QDoes Chief Dave lose his thumb in the final firefight?
AYes and no, we see it shot off and hanging by a strip of flesh in the final confrontation but later at the funeral and whilst writing the letter we see that he still has it. Presumably it must have been surgically re-attached.
QWhat are the differences between the International Version and the Original Version?
ASeveral alterations were made for the International Version of the movie: some of the footage was either cut out or re-dubbed for international markets which mitigates the movie's message. Sometimes you even have the exact same dialogue happening during an entirely different shot. Mostly the off-screen comments were changed but there are also five altered scenes resulting in a time difference of almost 1 minute between both versions. A detailed comparison between both versions with pictures can be found here.
QWhat does some of their slang mean?
AFast rope=rappel from a helicopter using a rope
Frag=fragmentation grenade
HAHO=high altitude, high opening (parachuting and opening the canopy at a high altitude to allow a long stealthy approach to a distant target)
HALO=high altitude, low opening (free falling from a high altitude and opening the canopy at the last minute to allow a rapid stealth approach directly onto a target)
JSOC=Joint Special Operations Command
LAW=one shot disposable anti-armour rocket
M-4=standard assault rifle used by the SEALs
Overwatch=SEAL commander and sniper observing at a distance in order to provide support and command and control to SEALs in action.
QRF=quick reaction force
Raven=small remote controlled drone used for forwards reconaissance
RPG=rocket propelled grenade, Soviet era anti-armour weapon.
SDV=swimmer delivery vehicle, mini submarine which deploys SEALs from the SSGN
Squirters=terrorist suspects fleeing scene
SSGN=nuclear submarine optimized for special operations, equipped with cruise missiles and able to carry an SDV attached to its' deck
SWIFT boat=small, heavily armed boats manned by Special Warfare Combat Crews used to support SEALs
Task Force 160/Nightstalkers=Army Special Aviation Regiment flying helicopters in support of SEAL's and Delta Force.
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