Medal of Honor (2010)

This page is for the 2010 video game. For the first game in the franchise, see Medal of Honor (1999).
Medal of Honor is a video game developed by Danger Close (single player), DICE (multiplayer), and published by Electronic Arts for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 platforms. The game's storyline is set in the year 2002 during the first stages of the ongoing War in Afghanistan, where the player controls various characters of the U.S. Military's special operations units, called "Tier 1 Operators". The characters included are Chief Petty Officer "Rabbit" of AFO Neptune, assigned to DEVGRU, Specialist Dante Adams, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, "Deuce" of AFO Wolfpack, assigned to the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, and Captain Brad "Hawk" Hawkins, an Army AH-64 Apache gunner callsign "Gunfighter 06", assigned to the 1st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment.
As of February 2023, the game's multiplayer component and its servers have been shut down. All information about the game's multiplayer mechanics was correct before the multiplayer was defunct.
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=Overview=
===Single-Player===
During the single-player campaign, the player's character is allowed to carry two primary weapons and a pistol. Pistols are tertiary weapons, which cannot be swapped away, but have unlimited ammunition.
The single player part of the game correctly tracks the +1 round in the chamber and the fire-mode selector switch can be used on most of the weapons (the only exceptions are the Kalashnikov variants). 
===Multiplayer===
The multiplayer part of the game uses a class system similar to that used in DICE's Battlefield series of video games. The player is allowed to choose between three classes, and rank each up separately. Riflemen use assault rifles with grenade launchers, machine guns and smoke grenades for cover. The Special Ops class features shotguns, carbines and rocket launchers as special weapons. Snipers can choose between battle rifles and sniper rifles.
Regardless of faction, each weapon can be equipped with three different attachments at the same time. Various sights, muzzle attachments or special ammunition can be chosen to tweak the guns to meet the operator's needs.
In MP, the +1 round in the chambers is not present, and the player's character does not chamber a new round on most of the weapons when both the magazine and chamber are empty, only simply swaps the magazines. The same "feature" can be seen in DICE's previous game; Battlefield: Bad Company 2.
= Pistols =
== SIG-Sauer P226R ==
The SIG-Sauer P226R is Rabbit's signature pistol. Its 9mm rounds are fed from Mec-Gar's 18-round flush fit magazines, giving it an 18+1 maximum capacity.
== Glock 17 ==
A Glock 17 with a tan frame is Deuce's signature sidearm, possessing a 15+1 magazine capacity. While modeled after the Glock 17, the magazine capacity is that of a Glock 19, a weapon commonly carried by AFO personnel.
== Beretta M9 ==
SINGLE-PLAYER:
In the single player campaign the Beretta M9 is Spc. Dante Adams' signature sidearm, where it has the correct 15+1 magazine capacity. The firing sound of the M9 in-game is the same as the Medal of Honor: Airborne's M1911A1.
MULTIPLAYER:
The Beretta M9 is the standard Coalition sidearm in the multiplayer. It has the same (incorrect) 12-round magazine capacity as seen in Battlefield: Bad Company 2 and the hammer is never cocked, unlike in single-player.
== Izhmekh MP-443 "Grach" ==
The MP-443 "Grach" is the standard Taliban sidearm. Like the M9 in multiplayer, it has an incorrect 12-round magazine capacity as the real one holds 17 bullets. Appears as the "Tariq", which is in reality, an Iraqi clone of the Beretta M1951. The MP-443 Grach's appearance is rather anachronistic because the weapon started production in 2003.
= Submachine Guns =
== Heckler & Koch MP7A1 ==
SINGLE-PLAYER:
The H&K MP7A1 is used by Delta Force members Deuce, Dusty, Panther and Vegas during the Wolfpack missions. It's fitted with an EOTech 552 holographic sight, 40-round magazine and suppressor during the level Running With Wolves..., and appears without suppressor in Friends from Afar.
MULTIPLAYER:
The MP7A1 is an unlockable weapon for Spec Ops troopers regardless of their faction. Seen with the stock extended and foregrip down, but oddly uses the pistol sights when no optic is attached. Its attachments are an EOTech or ACOG regardless of the player's faction. Available to those who have pre-ordered the game.
== FN P90TR ==
The P90TR (Triple Rail) appears only in the multiplayer part of the game, available as another alternate unlockable weapon to the Spec Ops class, regardless of faction. The P90TR is a devastating weapon with high cycling rate and magazine capacity. This weapon has no Veteran version. Referred to as "P90 PDW".
= Assault Rifles & Battle Rifles =
== Colt M4A1 Carbine ==
SINGLE-PLAYER:
The M4A1 Carbine is the main weapon for the Tier 1 Operators and the Army Rangers in the game. The weapons appear to be fitted with EOTech 552 holographic sights, AN/PEQ-2 laser designators, KAC QDSS-NT4 suppressors, RIS foregrips, and SureFire Universal WeaponLights. During the last two missions, ACOGs are used instead of the holographic sights. Appears as "M4" but fires in full-auto and semi-auto, like the M4A1. It is worth noting that when the player switches fire modes, the player character visibly switches the fire selector to the correct position.
thumb|none|600px|U.S. Army Rangers and Air Force ETAC with their M4A1s. Also note the two Rangers in the foreground wearing partially anachronistic UCP-patterned pants. Though undergoing development at the time, the Universal Camouflage Pattern didn't see use in the field until 2003, the year after the events of the game, and thus the Rangers should be wearing the same DCUs (Desert Combat Uniform as their ETAC.
600px|thumb|none|An early-release footage of the M4A1 used by Tier 1 Operators, fitted with various attachments.
thumb|none|600px|Some nice detail of Army Ranger SGT James Patterson's M4A1. Note the lack of an M203 groove on the barrel.
thumb|none|600px|Rabbit reloads his M4A1 Carbine.
MULTIPLAYER:
In multiplayer, the M4A1 is the standard weapon for the Coalition Special Ops class. It is fitted with a non-removable foregrip. The carry handle can be changed to a holographic sight or ACOG. The "stock barrel" can be fitted with either a laser sight or sound suppressor. It can also fire open-tip ammunition, which have increased damage.
== Mk 18 Mod 0 ==
The second of two M4 variants featured in single-player is the Mk 18 Mod 0 carbine with RIS and foregrip. It is only seen used by AFO Neptune in the first level. Appears as "M4 CQBR" in the game. Rabbit uses an Aimpoint CompM2 with cantilever mount and killFLASH cover while the other members of AFO Neptune use EOTech 552s on their Mk 18s.
== Colt Sporter Competition ==
As in some games of the Battlefield series, the "M16A4" is actually modeled after the civilian Colt Sporter Competition, given the two-position selector switch and the lack of a bayonet lug. It is the standard weapon for Coalition Riflemen in multiplayer. It is always fitted with an M203 grenade launcher, and fires in fully-automatic mode, which is incorrect even for an M16A4. The weapon in the time of the game (2002) is inaccurate, as the M16A4 entered service in 2004.
== AKM and variants==
The AKM appears both in single-player and multiplayer modes, and is incorrectly called "AK-47" in both. The slant muzzle brakes are removed and they lack the strengthening ribs on the receiver cover.
thumb|none|450px|AKM with slant muzzle brake - 7.62x39mm
 
SINGLE-PLAYER:
The AKMs in single player can be composed of parts from other AKs used by former Eastern Bloc countries, including East Germany. The handguard, stock, and even the magazine's material can vary from weapon to weapon. Strangely, the selector does not work for these rifles.
MULTIPLAYER:
In multiplayer the AKM is the standard weapon of the Taliban Riflemen. It is always fitted with a GP-25 grenade launcher. Can be customized with a red dot sight, combat scope, open-tip ammunition, suppressor and laser sight.
== AKMSU ==
The AKMSU appears in the single-player campaign where it is erroneously called the "AKS-74U". Along with the various AKMs, this is the only weapon to lack a functional selector switch.
== AKS-74U ==
The AKS-74U with the the foregrip of a PA md. 86 is the standard weapon for the Taliban Special Ops class. Can be modified with Kobra red dot sight, suppressor, combat scope, AN/PEQ-2 laser designator (which is zip-tied to the front handguard) and open-tip ammunition.
== FN F2000 Tactical ==
The F2000 Tactical is an alternate unlockable weapon for the Rifleman class. Can be modified with a holographic sight (regardless of faction), ACOG, suppressor, and open-tip ammo. It is always equipped with an FN GL-1 grenade launcher, which comes with three 40mm grenades.
== Heckler & Koch G3A3 ==
SINGLE-PLAYER:
The Heckler & Koch G3A3 can be seen in hands of Taliban and Chechen fighters in the single player campaign. Since Afghanistan shares a huge territorial borderline with Pakistan, it makes perfect sense some Pakistani Army G3's to have fallen to Taliban hands. It appears with an incorrect 30+1 capacity, despite it being modeled with a 20-round magazine. An actual 30-round box mag for G3-type rifles (yes, these exist) is noticeably longer than the standard capacity 20-rounders.
601px|thumb|none|Deuce pulls back the bolt of his G3A3 when it runs empty.
MULTIPLAYER:
The G3A3 is an unlockable weapon in multiplayer for the Sniper class. It is unlocked at Level 9. Can be modified with a holographic sight, sniper scope, suppressor or open-tip ammunition. In MP, the capacity is correctly 20 rounds, but the rifle fires only in semi-automatic mode.
== Mk 14 Mod 0 Enhanced Battle Rifle ==
The Mk 14 Mod 0 EBR fitted with ACOG is used by Rabbit of AFO Neptune in the game. Capable of semi-auto and full-auto fire modes, with full auto being extremely effective in certain points. Holds 20+1 rounds, and incorrectly appears as "M14 EBR" in the game.
= Machine Guns =
== FN M249 SAW==
The FN M249 SAW appears in single-player and multiplayer game modes and is fitted with the heat-shield of an Mk 46 Mod 0 in both.
SINGLE-PLAYER:
The FN M249 SAW is used during the level Belly of the Beast by Specialist Dante Adams. In single-player, it is always used with a 200-round box magazine. Note that it is seen with an EOTech holographic sight in trailers and promotional screenshots, but appears in the game with the M145 MG optic.
thumb|none|600px|FN M249 as seen in the first gameplay trailer. Note the magazine well visible beneath the ammo belt for feeding from M16-type box magazines, a key difference distinguishing it from the similar Mark 46.
thumb|none|601px|Sgt. Dante Adams pulls the charging handle of his M249.
MULTIPLAYER:
In MP it has 100-round capacity and appears simply as "M249". It is the alternate unlockable weapon for the Coalition Rifleman class, and later for the OpFor. Can be fitted with a holographic sight, ACOG, open-tip ammo, or a custom muzzle brake.
== FN M240 ==
SINGLE-PLAYER:
The M240 can be seen mounted on U.S. Chinook helicopters. 
MULTIPLAYER:
In multiplayer, this is the Coalition's equivalent of the RPK, but like the RPK, this weapon is only acquired through digital pre-orders of the PC version. Its custom version features a camouflage finish.
== PKM ==
SINGLE-PLAYER:
The PKM can be seen mounted on a technical and also appears as a portable machine gun. It is useable during the Bagram Airfield level.
MULTIPLAYER:
In multiplayer the PKM is the unlockable machine gun for the Taliban Rifleman class. Can be modified with muzzle brake, reflex scope, combat sight and open-tip ammunition.
== RPK ==
The RPK is an alternate unlockable machine gun for Taliban riflemen, but this weapon is only acquired through digital pre-orders of the PC version. Holds 100 rounds, but is modeled with a 75-round drum mag. This weapon's second version is called "RPK (C)" (C for Custom) instead of "Veteran".
== U.S. Ordnance M60E4 (MK43 Mod 1) ==
SINGLE-PLAYER:
The M60E4 MK43 Mod 1 is the weapon of choice for Tier One Operator Voodoo. In Compromised, he dislocates his shoulder after a fall, and trades the M60E4 for Rabbit's M4A1 to continue fighting. That is the only time that the M60E4 is usable in the single-player campaign.
MULTIPLAYER:
In multiplayer, the M60 is only available to users of the Limited Edition of the game.
= Sniper Rifles =
All sniper rifles in the multiplayer portion come equipped with that faction's reflex optic by default, with mild zoom combat sights and hi-power scopes available as class-specific unlocks.
== M21 Sniper Weapon System==
The M21 SWS is the standard weapon for Coalition Snipers. The modeled 20-round magazine is restricted to 10 rounds to balance it out with the NDM-86.
thumb|none|601px|M21 SWS with EOTech Holographic sight.
== NDM-86 ==
The .308 Winchester variant of the NDM-86 appears as "SVD Battle Rifle". It is the standard weapon for Taliban Snipers. The model appears to be shared from the Bad Company 2: Vietnam DLC, as textures on the receiver indicate it had the PSO-1 scope as seen in that DLC.
== SVD Dragunov ==
A genuine SVD Dragunov appears in the single-player campaign, with its trademark PSO-1 scope. Has a 10+1 round capacity, and grants one shot kills, although its appearance in the game is very limited.
== M24 SWS ==
The Remington M24 SWS is available as an unlockable bolt-action sniper rifle for Coalition snipers. It can be modified with a High-Power Scope, Rangefinder, or open-tip ammunition. The in-game version has a 5-round detachable box magazine, and a stock shaped similarly to an M24A2.
== Izhmash SV-98 ==
The SV-98 is available as an unlockable weapon for Taliban Snipers. Its 10-round magazine is pinned to hold just 5 rounds to balance it with the M24A3.
== Barrett M107 ==
The Barrett M107 is used by Deuce in both Wolfpack missions. The Barrett is fitted with an AN/PAS-13B Weapon Thermal Sight instead of a regular scope. The M107 has unlimited ammunition, but must be reloaded after every 10 shots. Although the rifle's designation is never mentioned or shown, at one point the "Eliminate Enemies with M82" objective appears, incorrectly identifying the weapon.
none|thumb|600px|Deuce prepares his non-suppressed M107 during the second Delta Force mission, Friends from Afar.
== Knight's Armament Company SR-25 Enhanced Match Rifle ==
The KAC SR-25 Enhanced Match Rifle erroneously appears as "M110" in the game. Both are anachronistic because the game takes place in 2002, while the M110 SASS was produced from 2008 onward and the SR-25 EMR even later. The SR-25 with tan paint scheme is used by both Dusty and Deuce in both Wolfpack missions. 
=Shotguns=
== Remington 870 ==
The Remington 870 appears in two different forms in the game.
SINGLE-PLAYER:
The 870 featured in the Single-player portion is a customized MCS variant with a shorter barrel and shorter 5-round magazine tube (giving it 5+1 capacity), as well as an EOTech sight, a railed foregrp with rail covers and a breech-guard, and a Crane M4-type stock. Rabbit seems to be adept at using this to the point he can cycle through the ammo at a decent speed despite the weapon being pump-action. When reloading from empty, Rabbit will keep the action open, feed the first round through the chamber, close the action and then feed the remaining rounds through the loading gate.
MULTIPLAYER:
The Multiplayer portion of the game features a full-size 870 variant, with a conventional shotgun stock, a shell holder on the left side and an 8-round capacity. Also available are various optics, and slug ammunition. Unlike its Battlefield: Bad Company counterpart (MP component of Medal of Honor 2010 uses the same engine as said series), the 870 now feature usable iron-sights/optics, as well as a faster pump animation when firing (your character keeps the weapon level when operating the action, rather than letting the weapon recoil back and slowing things down).
== Tula Arms TOZ-194 ==
The TOZ-194 is an alternate unlockable weapon for the Taliban Special Ops class. Like the 870MCS, and unlike its Bad Company counterpart, the TOZ-194 now features usable iron-sights/optics, as well as a faster pump animation when firing (your character keeps the weapon level when operating the action, rather than letting the weapon recoil back and slowing things down).
== Benelli M1 Super 90 ==
A Benelli M1 Super 90 with a pistol grip stock and top rail is available only in the single-player. When reloading from empty, Adams will load the first shell directly into the chamber and then release the bolt handle. The remaining rounds are then quickly loaded via the loading port. Holds 6+1 shells, the capacity indicates it is using 3" Magnum rounds, normal 2 3/4" shells would give it a 7+1 capacity. Appears as "M1014", the Military designation for the Benelli M4. Interestingly, the same gaffe occurs in Battlefield 4. 
= Emplaced Weapons =
== Degtyarev DShKM ==
The DShKM is used by the Taliban as an emplaced weapon or mounted on Technicals.
== Degtyarev DShKM (Anti-Aircraft Mount)==
The DShK in an anti-aircraft mount is also seen on destroyed T-55 tanks during the Bagram Airfield level.
== FN M240C ==
The FN M240C is coaxial-mounted on the Bradley IFV in multiplayer. It is not usable by the players.
== General Dynamics GAU-17/A ==
The General Dynamics GAU-17/A Minigun makes a brief appearance during the last level of the single-player campaign.
thumb|none|600px|A GAU-17/A Minigun mounted on a crashed Chinook helicopter.
thumb|none|600px|The gunner of the GAU-17/A Minigun behind Cpl. Hernandez gets hit in the head.
thumb|none|600px|View of the GAU-17/A from inside the crashed Chinook.
== PKM ==
SINGLE-PLAYER:
A PKM also appears on a bizarre monopod during the level Dorothy's a Bitch. The game refers to it simply as "MMG".
MULTIPLAYER:
At the Mazar-I-Sharif Airfield, a mounted PKM with infinite ammunition is available for the OpFor troops when they are defending the helicopter. 
== ZU-23-2 ==
SINGLE-PLAYER:
Several ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft twin autocannons appear in various levels used by the Taliban.
MULTIPLAYER:
The ZU-23-2 is also seen during the MP. In the Combat Mission "Helmand Valley", two ZU-23-2s are the last objective that must be destroyed by the Coalition troops before the airstike can level the target building. In "Shahikot Mountains", the last objective is a ZU-23-2 (referred to as AA Gun) that must be destroyed before the Chinook can escape the mountains.
==AT-14 Spriggan==
An AT-14 Spriggan launcher be used during the Combat Mission on the Mazar-I-Sharif airfield map. It is a very effective weapon against the Coalition's Bradley IFVs, as well as the infantry. Has unlimited ammo, but is never seen being reloaded.
thumb|none|400px|AT-14 Spriggan launcher and missile - 152mm
==Bushmaster M242 Chain Gun==
The M242 Bushmaster Chain Gun is seen mounted on several M3 Bradley IFV's in MP.
==Browning M2==
The Browning M2 appears as a part of a RWS (Remote Weapon System) on the Bradley IFV in the multiplayer. Like the Bushmaster M242, this also comes with infinite ammunition.
== GE GAU-8/A Avenger ==
The General Electric GAU-8/A Avenger is mounted on A-10 Thunderbolt II jets. A-10's can be seen during the Bagram Airfield level.
== M230 Chain Gun ==
During the mission "Gunfighters" the AH-64D Apache helicopters are armed with M230 Chain Guns. The M230 Chain Gun comes with an impressive load of 9,000 rounds, while the real M230 can carry 1,200 rounds at max. Other armaments include 308 Hydra 70 rockets and several AGM-114 Hellfire rockets. The latter can only be used against specific targets.
==General Dynamics GAU-12/U==
General Dynamics GAU-12/U 25mm cannons can be seen mounted on AC-130 Spooky II gunships.
== Bofors 40mm ==
Bofors 40mm L/60 cannons can be seen mounted on AC-130 Spooky II gunships.
== M102 105mm Howitzer ==
M102 105mm howitzers can be seen mounted on AC-130 Spooky II gunships.
thumb|none|500px|Modified M102 howitzer taken from an AC-130 Spectre gunship - 105x372R
= Launchers =
== M136 AT4 ==
The M136 AT4 is the default special weapon for the Coalition Special Ops class. Like in most video games, it is shown reloadable. Obviously, the reloading is done completely off-screen, possibly because the developers couldn't find any good video where this single-shot missile launcher is being reloaded.
thumb|none|500px|M136 AT4 - 84mm
== RPG-7 ==
SINGLE-PLAYER:
In the single player campaign the RPG-7 usually appears with a PGO-7 scope.
thumb|none|500px|RPG-7 with PGO-7 scope - 40mm
MULTIPLAYER:
The RPG-7 is the special weapon of the Taliban Special Ops class. Like the AT4, it comes with two rockets.
thumb|none|550px|RPG-7 - 40mm
== Cobray CM203 ==
The CM203, distinguishable by its squared off trigger guard and M16-style safety (both visible in the following screen capture), is mounted on Dante Adams' M4A1 in during final level of the SP campaign. Can also be seen on M4A1s in the hands of NPC Rangers at the start of both Belly of the Beast and the final SP level. The game incorrectly refers to it as "M203".
== M203 ==
In MP, the authentic M203 grenade launcher appears on the M16A4 rifle. The player is limited to carrying 2 grenades.
== GP-25 ==
The GP-25 is mounted on the AKM in the multiplayer.
== FN GL-1 ==
The FN GL-1 grenade launcher can be found on the F2000 Tactical assault rifle in the multiplayer part of the game. Like the other UBGL's, it is a non-removable attachment.
=Mortars=
==M29==
Unusable M29 Mortars are often seen in Multiplayer on various maps. In "Shahikok Mountains" Combat Mission, one of the objectives is to destroy an M29 Mortar deeply behind enemy lines.
==M224==
While the M224 Mortar is never seen directly in the game, the "Mortar Strike" scorechain is identified as "M224" on the killfeed.
= Explosives and Grenades =
==M67==
The M67 hand grenade is the resident fragmentation grenade in both the SP and MP parts of game.
SINGLE-PLAYER:
MULTIPLAYER:
The M67 frag grenade is used by the Special Ops and Sniper classes.
==M18 Smoke Grenade==
SINGLE-PLAYER:
In the single-player campaign, the M18 smoke grenade is an NPC-only equipment. Voodoo of AFO Neptune uses a white smoke grenade to safely cross a yard in Breaking Bagram. Another smoke grenade is used by Sgt. Patterson to mark a DShK MMG in Rangers Lead The Way.
MULTIPLAYER:
The M18 smoke grenade is the standard smoke grenade that can be used in the multiplayer part of game. Coalition and Taliban Riflemen carry these in lieu of frag grenades. Becoming a Level 15 Rifleman grants the ability to carry an additional M18 smoke grenade.
== C4 ==
Standard special weapon for Coalition Snipers.
== Improvised Explosive Device ==
The IED is the standard special weapon for Taliban Snipers. It is made of two mortars taped together with a cellphone and is detonated via a another cellphone.
 
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