All MW3 Military Rank rewards & pre-season level cap

All MW3 Military Rank rewards & pre-season level cap
Courtesy of Activision

Written by 

Alex Garton & Harry Boulton

Last updated 

10th Nov 2023 15:19

There's a new set of Military Rank rewards to unlock in MW3, giving you a new level cap for pre-season to grind away at. There's no better feeling than working your way through the levels in a new Call of Duty game, and there are plenty of exciting things waiting to be unleashed.

We've also got some tips that you can use to level up faster and unlock all of the killstreaks, weapons, and equipment as quickly as possible - letting you get the upper hand over your opponents and use your favourite gear in the game.

All level unlocks & Military Rank rewards

Image of the level 2 progression unlocks in MW3
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Here are all of the weapons, equipment, killstreaks, and more that you can unlock as you progress through the levels in MW3:

Level Unlocks
Level 1
  • Challenges
  • Counter-Invasion (Loadout)
Level 2
  • Demolitionist (Loadout)
Level 3
  • Combat Controller (Loadout)
Level 4
  • Custom Loadouts
  • Infantry Vest (Perk)
Level 5
  • Guardian-SC (Killstreak)
Level 6
  • Comm Scrambler (Field Upgrade)
Level 7
  • DG-58 LSW (LMG)
Level 8
  • Claymore (Lethal/Tactical Equipment)
Level 9
  • Remote Turret (Killstreak)
Level 10
  • Engineer Vest (Perk)
  • Tac Mask (Perk)
Level 11
  • Mission Control Comlink (Perk)
Level 12
  • MTZ-556 (Assault Rifle)
Level 13
  • Battle Rage (Lethal/Tactical Equipment)
Level 14
  • Overwatch Helo (Killstreak)
Level 15
  • Ordinance Gloves (Perk)
Level 16
  • Smoke Grenade (Lethal/Tactical Equipment)
Level 17
  • BAS-B (Battle Rifle)
Level 18
  • Scatter Mine (Lethal/Tactical Equipment)
Level 19
  • Climbing Boots (Perk)
Level 20
  • Gunner Vest (Perk)
Level 21
  • Renetti (Handgun)
Level 22
  • Deployable Cover (Field Upgrade)
Level 23
  • Mosquito Drone (Killstreak)
Level 24
  • Bone Conduction Headset (Perk)
Level 25
  • Armory Unlocks
Level 26
  • Juggernaut Recon (Killstreak)
Level 27
  • WSP Swarn (SMG)

Image of the level 55 unlocks in MW3
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Level Unlocks
Level 28
  • A.C.S. (Field Upgrade)
Level 29
  • Commando Gloves (Perk)
Level 30
  • Throwing Knife (Lethal/Tactical Equipment)
  • Demolition Vest (Perk)
Level 31
  • Bruen MK9 (LMG)
Level 32
  • Counter UAV (Killstreak)
Level 33
  • Thermite (Lethal/Tactical Equipment)
Level 34
  • Mag Holster (Perk)
Level 35
  • SAM Turret (Killstreak)
Level 36
  • Blacklight Flashlight (Perk)
Level 37
  • Holger 556 (Assault Rifle)
Level 38
  • RGL-80 (Launcher)
Level 39
  • Haymaker (Shotgun)
Level 40
  • CCT Comms Vest (Perk)
Level 41
  • Chopper Gunner (Killstreak)
  • Portable Radar (Field Upgrade)
Level 42
  • Decoy Grenade (Lethal/Tactical Equipment)
Level 43
  • L/R Detector (Perk)
Level 44
  • MCW (Assault Rifle)
Level 45
  • Running Sneakers (Perk)
  • Tactical Insertion (Field Upgrade)
Level 46
  • Precision Airstrike (Killstreak)
Level 47
  • Tactical Pads (Perk)
Level 48
  • JOKR (Launcher)
Level 49
  • Carpet Bomb (Killstreak)
Level 50
  • TYR (Handgun)
  • Overkill Vest (Perk)
Level 51
  • Smoke Airdrop (Field Upgrade)
Level 52
  • Scavenger Gloves (Perk)
Level 53
  • Thermobaric Grenade (Lethal/Tactical Equipment)
Level 54
  • Stalker Boots (Perk)
Level 55
  • Med Box (Field Upgrade)
  • AMR9 (SMG)

What is the pre-season level cap in MW3?

The current level cap in pre-season is set to level 55, meaning that you won't be able to progress any further once you have unlocked all of the items on the progression path.

There are no additional levels for you to grind through at the moment, but this will likely be added once the first season gets underway if the same pattern from previous Call of Duty titles is followed. There is also no prestige available right now, and that's something that I always look forward to as it helps keep things fresh and gives me new rewards to work my way towards.

How to level up fast in Modern Warfare 3

Image of daily challenges in MW3
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You will, of course, want to reach the max level as quickly as possible though - so follow our suggestions listed below to speed through the ranks as efficiently as possible:

  • Use Double XP tokens
    • These have carried over from MW2, so you will likely have a few ready to use
  • Complete Daily Challenges for an XP boost
  • Play on smaller maps to get more kills
  • Play game modes that aren't scored on kills like Domination or Headquarters

I've always found that maps like Shipment, Rust, and Shoot House in past CoD titles have been the best way to get XP fast, as everyone is so close together that you can rack up loads of kills and be constantly engaged with the objective too.

Image of Double XP tokens in MW3
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Combine this with a Double XP token and you will soar through the Military Ranks in no time, earning plenty of new weapons and killstreaks along the way that you can use to get even more XP.

We've got loads of other tips and tricks that you can use on our Modern Warfare 3 homepage, so check it out for guides like the best MCW loadout, or the best Assault Rifle loadouts.

Alex Garton
About the author
Alex Garton
Alex is a Senior Writer at GGRecon. With a BA (Hons) in English, he has previously written for Dexerto & Gfinity. Specialising in Call of Duty & Apex Legends, he loves (attempting) to improve his aim in competitive shooters and will always make time for a single-player RPG.
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