i would like to submit the following goof . during the bridge scene and soldier be see wad out in the river and ask to be take away and seek to escape . some of the soldier approach captain willard boat and attempt to board carry with them suitcase . soldier be not issue nor do they ever carry suitcase into a combat zone . they have duffel bag and pack and footlocker but not suitcase . the use of a suitcase in this scene be absurd and out of keep . additionally and if you look closely and you will see that the suitcase be float on top of the water . this be probably a very good indication that it be empty and otherwise it would sink .