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The subject of this article appears in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II


"Ghost, Soap and Alejandro search a cartel controlled compound for Hassan, supported by Graves and his Shadow Company from an AC130 overhead."
— Mission Briefing

Close Air is the seventh mission featured in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II.

Characters[]

Plot[]

While Soap, Ghost, and Alejandro approach the target location on land, Graves and Shadow Company approach on their Gunship in the air to provide air support for the trio. The Shadow TV Operator located Soap's IR laser and scan for any armed guards in the area. Once they found the guards, the trio decides to assault the place to find Hassan before the Mexican Army convoy arrives at the compound as they head in and clear the buildings while Shadow Company covers external from the Cartel. With Hassan not found inside the buildings, Soap, Ghost, and Alejandro head for the greenhouse with hostiles inside. After scanning the greenhouse and not finding Hassan inside, the TV Operator destroys the greenhouse. Alejandro contacts Rodolfo for exfil as more cartel members arrive and attack him, Soap, and Ghost.

Once Shadow Company clear all hostiles, they fire and destroy the gate leading to the compound as the trio enter and eliminate more enemies. Soap, Ghost, and Alejandro breach and enter inside the main villa, where they found Hassan as he tries to escape. While the trio chase after Hassan, Shadow Company takes out more enemies arriving at the compound's courtyard. Soap, Ghost, and Alejandro found and secure Hassan, but the Mexican Army convoy arrive as Alejandro informs Shadow Company that the soldiers are with the cartel, giving them clearance to engage the army. Once all the soldiers are dead, Rodolfo came by as Soap, Ghost, and Alejandro escort Hassan into the jeep and leave the compound.

Weapon Loadout[]

Seen in level (unobtainable)

Transcript[]

Main article: Close Air/Transcript

Trivia[]

  • The coordinates displayed on the HUD point in the Gulf of Mexico around 150 miles from Corpus Christi.
  • Despite the opening cutscene showing the loading of a 105mm Howitzer, the Howitzer is not usable in gameplay.
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