OpFor

The OpFor (short for Opposing Force) (Arabic: قوة معارضة) is a military-political force that seized power in an unnamed Middle Eastern country in 2011 following a violent coup d'état. They serve as the main antagonists during the first chapter of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare during the USMC segment of the campaign.

History
The OpFor, led by Khaled Al-Asad came to power during a violent military coup in the Capital City of an unnamed Arab country, securing its mineral wealth and cementing itself as a major power in the Middle East. Their coup culminated in the dramatic execution of former President Yasir Al-Fulani on international television.

Following their rise to power, American Marines invaded the country in an attempt to remove the OpFor from power. Though the search for Al-Asad was unsuccessful, the Americans were able to score multiple victories during their brief campaign. In just a few days, the bulk of Al-Asad's forces had been pushed back to the Capital City where they were making their last stand. However, as US forces closed in on the last enemy stronghold, the OpFor detonated a large nuclear warhead, obliterating themselves and all American forces in the vicinity.

It later became evident that the OpFor had been aided by the Ultranationalist rebels in order to draw attention away from the Russian civil war. The Ultranationalists had been supplying the OpFor with equipment, including weapons, vehicles, and, ultimately, nuclear ability.

Following Al-Asad's capture and execution by the SAS in Azerbaijan, it is likely that the OpFor either surrendered or were otherwise neutralized as a threat.

A faction called OpFor also appear in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, based in Afghanistan in the missions Team Player and Endgame.

Equipment
The OpFor was supplied mainly by the Ultranationalists forces. Most of their weapons and equipment are in use by the military of several Arab countries. Some OpFor wear blue body armor, suggesting that some of their equipment is also gleaned from security forces, they also wear PASGT combat helmets which has only recently been dropped by the US armed forces (Except the F). Though they are relatively well-known, many weapons available to other factions are not present in the OpFor's armory.

The Afghan OpFor has a relatively better armory, having access to the updated AK-47, as well as numerous modern attachments like the Red Dot Sight. They also seem to have better armor, as they wear military-grade ballistic vests as opposed to blue Kevlar security vests.

They have a large assortment of armed vehicles, with BMP-2 and T-72 tanks, as well as an air force consisting primarily of attack helicopter and gunships such as the Mi-24. During The Coup, several MiG-29 fighters are also seen. In addition, they also have several infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs).

Assault Rifles

 * AK-47
 * G3
 * FAL

Submachine Guns/Machine Pistols

 * AK-74u
 * G18
 * Mini-Uzi
 * MP5K
 * TMP
 * Skorpion

Machine Guns

 * RPD
 * M2 Browning
 * M249 SAW

Shotguns

 * W1200

Sniper Rifles

 * Dragunov

Handguns

 * M9
 * USP .45
 * Desert Eagle (Used in The Coup by Khaled Al-Asad and by a OpFor member in Crew Expendable.)

Launchers

 * GP-25
 * RPG-7

Heavy Weapons

 * ZPU-4

Aircraft

 * Mi-8
 * Mi-24
 * MiG-29

Armored Vehicles

 * BMP-2
 * T-72
 * IFV

Nationality
The nationality of the OpFor is never explicitly stated. The logo of OpFor is based on the Khanda emblem of Sihkism or the Emblem of Iran, with the military insignia and flags depicting 2 crossed swords, found in the Omani, Saudi Arabian, and 1996-2001 Taliban Era Afghanistan Coat of arms. Reference to the in-game maps does not provide a conclusion either, however, as different missions take place in different locations throughout the Middle East. Exposition given by Al-Asad in The Coup indicates that the nation was formerly a monarchy before President Al-Fulani was elected. While Charlie Don't Surf and The Bog take place within the coastal province of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, subsequent missions War Pig and Shock and Awe take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the Basra Government, Iraq respectively. This evidence supports the idea that the OpFor nation is in fact fictional, and was created only for story and gameplay purposes. On a television in the mission Blackout, a news reporter describes it as a small but oil rich country, possibly inspired by Kuwait. It is possible they are from a non-existent country that Infinity Ward made up.

In some scrapped single player levels, such as Designated Training the unknown county is specifically called "Saudi Arabia". This explains why most of the action in the Marine campaign is in Saudi Arabia and why OpFor troops use the G3, a weapon in use in Saudi Arabia. Also, after Aftermath, the camera goes to a satellite image where part of the country is seen, and the coast looks similar to Saudi Arabia. The OpFor is referred by game code as "Arab". This also proves that OpFor is Arabic.

The new OpFor in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 fights in Afghanistan. Their relation if any to the original OpFor is not known but their major link is that they speak Arabic. This is, however, inconsistent with the language proficiencies found amongst of the Afghan population. There are also posters with a figure who resembles Khaled Al-Asad and Call of Duty 4 OpFor logo around the city in Team Player. They may be called OpFor simply to designate their role as opponents to the United States and Afghan National Army.

Quotes

 * Almanteka mahmeyah! / Area Clear!
 * Jundee sahafee maskoot! / Soldier down!
 * Qanaas! / Sniper!
 * Qasf! / Airstrike!
 * Ramy min jehat mudaadedah! / We’re being shot at from multiple directions!
 * Indenah wahed museeb! Wahed museeb! / We have a man down, a man down!
 * Takasuf shadeed! / Heavy resistance!
 * Ana taht al ado! / I’m under the enemy!
 * Mandekaht alsookoot! / Landing zone!
 * Intebeh waraak! / Look behind you!
 * Uhjumo al yesar! / Flank left!
 * Uhjumo al yemeen! / Flank right!
 * Estamero aramy! / Keep shooting!
 * Khaleekum aalay! / Cover me!
 * Emsiko makankum! / Hold your positions!
 * Mutaaredh ela anar! / We’re taking fire!
 * Ahtaj taazeezat! / Need backup!
 * Ekteham! Ekteham! Ekteham! / Breach! Breach! Breach!
 * Etasel bilmarkazz! / Call HQ!
 * Erjeooh aramy! / Return fire!
 * Udkholooh! / Enter!
 * Baghayir makhzan! / Changing magazine!
 * Ihmeeni! Ba'abi makhzan! / Cover me! Filling up storage (Reloading)!
 * Ba’abi / Reloading!
 * Romana! / Pomegranate (Semtex Grenade)!
 * Army romana! / Throwing pomegranate! (Semtex Grenade)
 * Army qunbelah yadaweeyah! / Throwing hand grenade!
 * Al qunbelah!/ Grenade!
 * Qunbelah sawteyah! / Sound grenade! (Probably Flash)
 * Aah! Whoo can hagee! / Aah! He was mine!
 * Tharb mumtaz! / Excellent shooting!
 * Hadher! / Roger!
 * Maaleesh! / No problem!
 * Dharb! / Heavy fire!
 * Tango Sackat! / Target Down!
 * Sakata rajolon menna!/ Man Down!
 * "Show no mercy." - Start of match
 * "We lost, a new challenge awaits us." - After OpFor lose the match
 * "We lost, don't let this happen again." - After OpFor lose the match
 * "The war is not over, there will be another day." - After OpFor lose the match
 * "Your work is appreciated, well done." - After OpFor win the match
 * "Good Job, the challenge has been met!" - After OpFor win the match
 * "Good job, we have displayed our dominance" - After OpFor win the match
 * "Tactical Nuke ready for launch." - When the Tactical Nuke is obtained
 * "Tactical Nuke incoming!" - When a friendly nuke is inbound
 * "Enemy Nuke incoming, it's over!" - When the enemy team launches a nuke
 * "Our UAV is online!"- When a teammate launches a friendly UAV
 * "Enemy UAV is airborne!"- When a enemy launches a UAV

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Assault Rifles :


 * AK-47


 * G3

Submachine Guns :


 * AK-74u

Light Machine Guns :


 * RPD
 * M249 SAW

Shotguns :


 * W1200

Sniper Rifles :


 * Dragunov

Rocket Launchers :


 * RPG-7

Sidearms :


 * M9


 * USP.45

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Assault Rifles :


 * AK-47


 * FAL

Submachine Guns :


 * MP5K


 * Mini-Uzi

Light Machine Guns :


 * RPD

Sniper Rifles :


 * Dragunov

Rocket Launchers :


 * RPG-7

Machine Pistols :


 * G18 (As a sidearm)


 * TMP

Trivia

 * The OpFor are only featured in two levels in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, "Team Player" and "Endgame".
 * The OpFor are well known amongst the community due to their announcements in Multiplayer sounding like they are saying various comedic phrases, such as "Your Mother!!", "Tactical Header!!", "Bambi!!" or "Tango Sucka!".
 * The OpFor, like the Spetsnaz faction, fight all allied factions (Task Force 141, Army Rangers, Navy SEALs).
 * The OpFor in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare have a more professional appearance, with the use of ballistic helmets, bulletproof vests and other military gear. However, in Modern Warfare 2, they appear to have less gear and simply wear BDUs and chest rigs for the most part.
 * OpFor is the only non-English faction that screams, "Semtex!", when a Semtex grenade is thrown close to an AI.
 * In Modern Warfare, Al Asad is the announcer for multiplayer OpFor, in MW2, it is a different unidentified voice (that sounds similar to the Militia multiplayer announcer).
 * They are the only singleplayer enemy faction in MW2 not to be in Spec Ops.
 * In Call of Duty 4 multiplayer, if the player plays as OpFor, he will always wear gloves in first-person, even if third-person character has no gloves.
 * The reason the faction is referred as the 'OpFor' is to maybe avoid the antagonizing of a particular nation or group in the Middle East. 'OpFor' stands for Opposing Force.

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