20 things Hollywood wrongly portrays about the armed forces 

American Sniper | Image Via : Village Roadshow Pictures
American Sniper | Image via Village Roadshow Pictures

1) Inaccurate Uniforms

Flyboys | Image via Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures
Flyboys | Image via Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures

Sometimes, movies may have a proper storyline but lack attention to detail. The portrayal of incorrect uniforms in the military may seem trivial. Still, it is one of the most prevalent mistakes, which might create a false impression and undermine the armed forces' professionalism. It has happened in several movies where the uniform lacks the rank insignia or does not fit properly. The Marine Corps and US Navy are not saluted indoors, which is often mistaken in these movies. The movie Flyboys has been widely criticized for its inaccurate representation of the armed forces, which viewers have noticed.

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Edited by Anshika Jain
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