Shadow Company

The Shadow Company is encountered at the end of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Soldiers of this unit are distinguished by their black uniforms with both US Flag - and spade patch, black balaclavas, as well as tactical goggles or night vision goggles worn over their helmets.

The Shadow Company appears to be either a US Military unit or possibly even a Private Military Company (PMC) operating directly under the command of General Shepherd, serving as his personal bodyguards that carry out his orders without question. Shepherd however, holds no regard for their lives and considers them all expendable, even calling for an artillery bombardment directly upon their location in attempt to kill Soap and Price.

Weapons
Shadow Company soldiers are heavily armed and very dangerous. Their choice of weapons consist of mostly modern weapons. Their arsenal of weapons includes:
 * ACR
 * SCAR-H
 * MP5k
 * UMP
 * TMP
 * Vector
 * G18
 * M9
 * M1014
 * AA-12
 * SPAS-12
 * WA2000
 * M240
 * RPD
 * AT4
 * Riot Shield

Vehicles
Despite being a relatively small scale unit, Shadow Company has a variety of vehicles, including:


 * Up-armored black SUV
 * Pickup truck
 * UH-60 Black Hawk
 * Pave Low
 * Little Bird
 * Zodiac
 * Humvee
 * M1A1 Abrams

Trivia

 * They are the first American antagonists in the Call of Duty series.
 * Shadow Company is also a documentary about private military companies and mercenaries.
 * On the license plates of Shadow Company's up-armored SUVs, it is written "G 2009IW4 V" (see screenshot on the right). 2009 is the game's year and IW4 is that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is the fourth title of Infinity Ward.
 * Initially, the Shadow Company soldiers were thought to be members of USSOCOM due to the patch they wear, but the patch is of a spade, and not a spear like in the USSOCOM emblem.
 * The "spade", visible on their arm patches, can also be seen in the Task Force 141 logo.
 * The up-armored SUVs used by Shadow Company are based off of BAE Systems' Armored Commercial Vehicles - specifically the Armored Chevrolet Suburban - based on the look and function of the vehicles.
 * Shadow Company was also the name of the antagonists in the film Lethal Weapon
 * Shadow Company members are comprised of soldiers from all branches of the US military and mercenaries.
 * The soldiers are trained in Black Ops and Infantry Support.
 * The Shadow Company will probably be Antagonists in a possible sequel to Modern Warfare 2.