Boot Camp is the first official event in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and it sets the tone for how Activision plans to run the year-long MW4 content cycle. Nine challenges, a two-week window, and an M4 blueprint that any long-time CoD fan will immediately recognize waiting at the end. Here's everything you need to know to finish it before time runs out.
Boot Camp event challenge list
When does the Boot Camp event end?
The Boot Camp event runs until Friday, November 6, 2026. That gives you roughly two weeks from launch day to knock out all nine challenges. Activision has confirmed that MW4 will lean harder into events than weekly challenges going forward, so expect a new event to follow almost immediately after Boot Camp wraps.
What are all the Boot Camp challenges and rewards?
Each of the nine challenges has its own individual reward, ranging from XP Tokens to Weapon Charms and a Calling Card. The table below covers every challenge name, what you need to do, and what you get for completing it.
| Challenge Name | How to Complete | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Mayhem | Complete the "Mayhem" campaign mission | Night Detail (Loading Screen) |
| Lethal Operator | Kill 20 enemies in DMZ | XP Token (30 Minutes) |
| DMZ Upgrades | Reach DMZ Level 5 | Hazard Ready (Weapon Charm) |
| Kill Block | Get 10 operator headshots in Kill Block | XP Token (30 Minutes) |
| Apex Skills | Get 20 operator kills with an Apex attachment equipped | Apex Predators (Calling Card) |
| Proving Grounds | Score B or better on the Intermediate Mobility Course | High Voltage (Weapon Charm) |
| Get Printing | Print 5 items with the 3D Printer in the DMZ FOB | Weapon XP Token (30 Minutes) |
| Combat Outpost | Get 5 operator kills using vehicles in Combat Outpost | Weapon XP Token (30 Minutes) |
| Inflation | Collect $1,000,000 in Inflation | Eat Lead (Spray) |
DMZ FOB 3D Printer menu
Tips for the trickier challenges
DMZ Upgrades requires hitting DMZ Level 5, which takes consistent play across multiple sessions rather than a single run. Prioritize completing DMZ contracts and extracting successfully to rack up XP quickly.
Apex Skills demands 20 operator kills with an Apex attachment equipped. Make sure the attachment is actually slotted before you drop in, not just unlocked. Kills without it active won't count.
Inflation is the most unusual one. You need to collect $1,000,000 in the Inflation mode. Focus on high-value pickups and avoid unnecessary engagements that cut your run short.
What is the final Boot Camp reward?
Complete all nine challenges and you unlock the F.N.G. Weapon Blueprint for the M4 assault rifle. The name is a direct reference to the opening training mission in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare from 2007, which featured the famous assault course that introduced an entire generation to the series. The blueprint carries that nostalgia forward with voice lines tied to the cargo ship mock-up and operator times, making it more than just a cosmetic skin.
How does Boot Camp fit into MW4's event structure?
Boot Camp is deliberately approachable. The challenges spread across campaign, DMZ, and multiplayer modes, pushing you to sample the full game rather than grind a single playlist. That design choice makes sense as an opening event: it functions as a structured tour of MW4's content while rewarding you for the time spent.
For players still getting set up on PC, the TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot setup guide covers the requirements for RICOCHET Anti-Cheat, which you'll want sorted before jumping into DMZ challenges.
With the November 6 deadline in place and nine challenges spread across different modes, starting early is the only sensible approach. The XP Tokens alone make the grind worthwhile, and the F.N.G. blueprint is the kind of reward that has genuine meaning for anyone who remembers where the series started. For more MW4 coverage, browse the full Modern Warfare 4 strategy guides collection.
