Military

Overview

The Military in GTA Vice City is the U.S. Army force stationed at Fort Baxter Air Base. Soldiers are the last and most heavily equipped level of law enforcement, sent after Tommy Vercetti only at the maximum six-star wanted level.

Wanted level role

• At six stars, soldiers armed with MP5s join the pursuit in Barracks OL trucks and Rhino tanks, and Barracks OL trucks are used for roadblocks.
• Being busted at six stars costs $1,500.
• Six stars only become possible after Tommy takes over the Vercetti Estate in Rub Out.

Territory

The army is based at Fort Baxter Air Base. Soldiers there act like a hostile gang: they open fire on Tommy on sight, even without a wanted level, unless he is wearing the Cop outfit.

Equipment

• Vehicles: Barracks OL, Rhino, Patriot and Hunter.
• Weapons: MP5, M4, Ruger and pistol.
• Troops wear woodland camouflage uniforms and patrol caps.

Role in the story

• In Sir, Yes Sir!, Tommy steals a Rhino from an army convoy for Juan Cortez's buyer.
• In Cop Land, soldiers stand guard alongside the police at North Point Mall while Tommy and Lance Vance, disguised as officers, walk past them.

Tips

• A Rhino taken from the army is the best tool for surviving a six-star chase.
• Stay away from Fort Baxter Air Base unless you are ready for a fight.