MW3 (2011) Snow Camo

Weapon Level 5–6

How do you unlock Snow?

Snow camo uses a class-specific weapon level in MW3 (2011): Level 5 for assault rifles and LMGs, or Level 6 for SMGs, sniper rifles and shotguns. Earn it separately on every compatible primary.

RequirementReach the class-specific weapon level: Assault Rifles 5; SMGs 6; LMGs 5; Sniper Rifles 6; Shotguns 6.

Assault RiflesReach Weapon Level 5 with this assault rifle.

Submachine GunsReach Weapon Level 6 with this smg.

Light Machine GunsReach Weapon Level 5 with this lmg.

Sniper RiflesReach Weapon Level 6 with this sniper rifle.

ShotgunsReach Weapon Level 6 with this shotgun.

Progress trackedPer weapon — each gun has its own weapon level

AvailabilityNot time-limited in the original progression system; online access varies by platform

Reviewed July 27, 2026. Primary mechanics were checked against extracted stock MW3 menu, progression and weapon-definition data, with official Activision, Xbox and platform material used for identity and progression context. Manufacturer and military sources support cautious real-world identifications. Gameplay advice is editorial. Scope: original 2011 competitive multiplayer under the final ruleset, not Modern Warfare III (2023), Campaign, Special Ops, Survival or mods.

Sources: Activision — Modern Warfare 3 (2011) · Official Activision PlayStation 3 manual · Official Modern Warfare 3 PC manual · Xbox Wire — MW3 weapon progression system · AlterWare — extracted stock MW3 menus and progression data · AlterWare — extracted MW3 statstable.csv · Extracted stock MW3 weapon definitions · Contemporaneous MW3 multiplayer guide · Call of Duty Wiki — Winter Camouflage history · Call of Duty Wiki — Marine Camouflage history · Call of Duty Wiki — Choco Camouflage history · Accuracy International — company history · Barrett — M107A1 operator manual · KelTec — KSG operator manual · FN — Five-seveN product history · B&T — MP9 operator manual · U.S. Army — XM25 system overview · U.S. Army — M320 GLM portfolio