Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011)

MW3 (2011) FAD

Assault RiflesUnlocked at Level 78Takes camo
Assault RiflesFAD — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011) weapon render

How do you unlock the FAD?

The FAD unlocks at Level 78 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011). It unlocks at Level 78 with a 40-round fully automatic magazine. Capacity and a quick firing rhythm support multi-target pressure, but poor centering can spend those extra rounds almost immediately. Its camo track finishes at Gold (Reach Weapon Level 31 with this assault rifle).

UnlockLevel 78
Takes camoYes
Weapon level cap31
Gold camoWeapon Level 31 on this weapon
Attachment track10 weapon-level unlocks

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

How does the FAD play in MW3 (2011)?

RoleHigh-rate, high-capacity assault rifle
Real-world basisPeruvian FAD bullpup-rifle proposal, with game-specific caliber markings and details
StrengthsForty rounds exceed the base capacity of the other assault rifles; Fast follow-up fire supports close-to-medium target transitions
TradeoffsIts rate magnifies ammunition waste after a miss; Reloading a depleted magazine interrupts the high-pressure role
Attachment trackRed Dot Sight, Suppressor, M320 Grenade Launcher, ACOG Scope, Heartbeat Sensor, Holographic Sight, Underbarrel Shotgun, Hybrid Sight, Extended Mags, Thermal Scope
Weapon proficienciesKick (Weapon Level 4), Impact (Weapon Level 9), Attachments (Weapon Level 12), Focus (Weapon Level 16), Breath (Weapon Level 22), Stability (Weapon Level 28)
Attachments and Weapon ProficienciesExtended Mags creates an especially large sustain setup; A clear optic is useful when controlling the rapid stream
Proficiency notesKick helps keep repeated shots centered; Focus supports aggressive fights under return fire
Challenge noteReach Weapon Level 31 with the FAD to unlock Gold. MW3 (2011) does not use a headshot requirement for this camo.
Progression tipUse the larger magazine for multi-target and attachment challenges, then reload from cover.
Camo tipBegin firing only after centering the target; rate helps a small correction but punishes a large one.
Compared withIt carries ten more base rounds than the M4A1 and uses a faster, more ammunition-hungry rhythm.

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FAD — common questions

What level does the FAD unlock at in MW3 (2011)?

The FAD unlocks at Level 78 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011) multiplayer. The level cap is 80, and prestige is up to 20 in the final multiplayer ruleset; 10 at launch.

How do you unlock camos on the FAD?

Camo progress is per-weapon. Every camo-eligible weapon earns Classic (Weapon Level 3), Snow (Weapon Level 5–6 by class), Multicam (Weapon Level 6–8 by class), Digital Urban (Weapon Level 8–11 by class), Hex (Weapon Level 10–16 by class), Choco (Weapon Level 13–20 by class), Snake (Weapon Level 18–23 by class), Blue (Weapon Level 21–25 by class), Red (Weapon Level 26–27 by class), Autumn (Weapon Level 29–30 by class), Gold (Weapon Level 31) in order as that weapon levels up. Weapon levels are tracked per weapon, so each camo must be unlocked separately on each gun. On the FAD the final tier is Gold — Reach Weapon Level 31 with this assault rifle.

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