Lieutenant Ramirez

Ramirez is a U.S. Army officer who served during the Vietnam War.

History
Ramirez holds the rank of Lieutenant (O-2). He was first seen arriving in Da Nang, Vietnam with fresh troops from the United States. He came across war correspondent George Beckworth. He memorably stated "If you wanna go to where the War is, this is the way."

Trivia

 * Lieutenant Ramirez was portrayed by an unnamed extra.
 * Lieutenant Ramirez was most likely an Army regular. It is highly likely due to the emphasis of the film characters wearing berets instead of combat helmets.
 * In the scene with Ramirez and his troop, the uniforms are tactically incorrect. Many of the soldiers in the background appear in uniforms displaying yellow insignia patches on their sleeves. This would be strongly disadvantageous to have on field clothing as it would neutralize the full effectiveness of camouflage. Lieutenant Ramirez wears a silver bar insignia on his helmet which is also incorrect due to it being a reflective device that would attract attention, identifying him as an officer and prime target of Viet Cong forces.