Call of Duty: Black Ops II

Black Ops 2 A-TACS AU Camo

10 headshotsMultiplayer camoOriginal multiplayer progression
10 headshotsA-TACS AU camo — Call of Duty: Black Ops II

How do you unlock A-TACS AU?

A-TACS AU is camo tier 2 on the Black Ops II multiplayer weapon ladder. Assault rifles, SMGs, LMGs and pistols need 10 headshots on that weapon; snipers, shotguns, launchers and Specials use the exact class-specific milestone listed below.

Requirement10 headshots with the weapon for assault rifles, SMGs, LMGs and pistols; snipers, shotguns, launchers and Specials use the class-specific requirements below
Assault Rifles10 headshots
Submachine Guns10 headshots
Light Machine Guns10 headshots
Pistols10 headshots
Sniper Rifles10 One Shot, One Kill medals
Shotguns10 one-shot kills
LaunchersSMAW & FHJ-18 AA: destroy 10 aircraft · RPG: 20 kills
SpecialsCombat Knife: 20 kills · Ballistic Knife & Crossbow: 50 kills · Assault Shield: 10 melee kills
AvailabilityNot time-limited in the original progression system; online access varies by platform

Reviewed July 27, 2026. Game identity, Pick 10, weapon leveling and the Peacekeeper's post-launch status were checked against Activision material. Current PlayStation availability and the 25-pack bundle were checked against PlayStation Store listings. Class and weapon-specific camouflage requirements were cross-checked against recorded in-game challenge wording. Base multiplayer capacities and weapon identifications were checked against a dedicated BO2 stat reference and IMFDB, with fictional or uncertain designs labeled as such. Crossbow mechanics and legacy camo access were separately checked against historical references and the current Steam Digital Deluxe listing. Setup advice and weapon comparisons are editorial and avoid unsupported damage or time-to-kill claims.

Sources: Activision — Call of Duty 20th anniversary franchise recap · PlayStation Store — Call of Duty: Black Ops II · PlayStation Store — Ultimate Customization Bundle · Activision — archived Black Ops II Personalization Pack release notice · Steam — Call of Duty: Black Ops II · GameFAQs — launch-era Black Ops II multiplayer camo matrix · Call of Duty Wiki — Black Ops II weapon camouflage catalog · Steam — Black Ops II Digital Deluxe content announcement · Black Ops II multiplayer weapon stats reference · IMFDB — Black Ops II weapon identification reference · Call of Duty Wiki — Crossbow mechanics

What does A-TACS AU camo look like?

A tan and brown arid pattern with soft, broken geometric shapes designed to resemble an urban-desert finish.

How do you make progress toward A-TACS AU?

Use predictable objective routes so targets enter the same part of the sight. For non-headshot classes, build the listed One Shot, One Kill, one-hit, aircraft or melee total instead.

A-TACS AU is tracked separately on every weapon. Reaching its milestone on one gun does not unlock it on another, and all nine base milestones through Kryptek: Typhon must be finished before the five advanced challenges open on that weapon.

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A-TACS AU — common questions

How do you unlock A-TACS AU in Black Ops 2?

A-TACS AU is camo tier 2 on the Black Ops II multiplayer weapon ladder. Assault rifles, SMGs, LMGs and pistols need 10 headshots on that weapon; snipers, shotguns, launchers and Specials use the exact class-specific milestone listed below.

What does A-TACS AU camo look like?

A tan and brown arid pattern with soft, broken geometric shapes designed to resemble an urban-desert finish.

How is A-TACS AU progress tracked?

A-TACS AU is tracked separately on every weapon. Reaching its milestone on one gun does not unlock it on another, and all nine base milestones through Kryptek: Typhon must be finished before the five advanced challenges open on that weapon.

Is A-TACS AU still obtainable?

A-TACS AU was not seasonal or event-limited in the original Call of Duty: Black Ops II progression system. Online access and progression availability vary by platform.

Can you unlock A-TACS AU for me?

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