Yes they do in 1982 they would have been M60s 7.62x51mm today they would use M240s also 7.62x51mm some also carry M134 miniguns again 7.62x51mm.
I think it is either a completely made up story or a great exaggeration of an actual event that was far less exciting.Perhaps something along the line of one of ships firing off some rounds and the others not being aware and getting a little excited and later it becomes a mystery attack.
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