I am so glad this is finally coming out in DVD tomorrow. I've been watching the VHS copy for years now.
As a Vietnam US Army combat vet I must say the movie is a bit of a spoof on combat. However, the basic training segment was somewhat accurate. The Hispanic DI reminded me of a drill sergeant I had. It was true that pounding the "team" concept into soldiers was paramount for survival in the field.
The mixture of personalities in the US military during the Vietnam war was also accurately portrayed.
There was a "far side" to the Vietnam war which many films demonstrate that can only be understood by those who fought there.
As a Vietnam US Army combat vet I must say the movie is a bit of a spoof on combat. However, the basic training segment was somewhat accurate. The Hispanic DI reminded me of a drill sergeant I had. It was true that pounding the "team" concept into soldiers was paramount for survival in the field.
The mixture of personalities in the US military during the Vietnam war was also accurately portrayed.
There was a "far side" to the Vietnam war which many films demonstrate that can only be understood by those who fought there.