The player begins on a building overlooking the map, with a Dragunov and an MP5 (if playing in co-op, each player will be given different weapons, with the host getting the said weapon set but the guest having an MP5 and USP .45). There is a selection of weapons on the floor in the initial area. The player must fight off enemies and eventually kill the two targets. Once this is done the player must head down to the docks to secure and free the hostages. The player must then toss a Smoke Grenade to signal that the hostages are secure and to bring in the evac. The player must then fight off wave after wave of enemies, including 1-5 MH-6 Little Bird (depending on difficulty), for 90 seconds - 4 minutes 21 seconds (also on difficulty) until the evac arrives, at which point the mission is completed.
The Stinger that can be picked up in the beginning of the mission features a new targeting system that marks Little Birds in a green square.
When the evac comes in, the mini map will show the chopper gunner icon from Modern Warfare 2, as well as the same chopper. The mini map also shows an Osprey but sometimes the in game model is of either a Hind or a Black Hawk (It is possible for it to have an Osprey, but this is rare).
