| Actor | Character | Firearm | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Cruise | Cadet Capt. David Shawn | M16 (SP1) | with Colt 3x scope |
| Tom Cruise | Cadet Capt. David Shawn | Star Model B | blued; standing in forM1911A1 |
| Tom Cruise | Cadet Capt. David Shawn | M60 | - |
| George C. Scott | Gen. Harlan Bache | Colt Model 1903/1908 | Nickel Plated and Ivory Grips |
| Ronny Cox | Col. Kerby | Star Model B | Standing in for theM1911A1pistol. |
| Sean Penn | Cadet Capt. Alex Dwyer | M16 rifle | - |
| Timothy Hutton | Cadet Maj. Brian Moreland | Star Model B | - |
| Timothy Hutton | Cadet Maj. Brian Moreland | M1903 Springfield | - |