Al-Qatala forces have cast their gaze on the Oasis, a tempting target for the faction seeking to plunder DMZ sectors. By looking at AQ‘s history in Al Mazrah and tactics in the DMZ, operatives can strategize to counter their ambushes and unearth what AQ wants from this verdant valley.
AQ‘s Reign of Terror in Al Mazrah
AQ has wreaked havoc before in the city of Al Mazrah and its outskirts. Declassified reports indicate they conducted numerous raids, bombings, and abductions of civilians during their violent insurgency campaigns prior to the fallout contamination.
With expertise in guerilla warfare, they exploited their knowledge of the urban terrain and rural areas surrounding the city. Their troops likely remember Al Mazrah‘s layout well – now viewing DMZ sectors like the Oasis as extensions of their former stomping grounds.
Scouting a New Target
Upon DMZ expansion into the Oasis, AQ forces likely performed extensive recon here before risking exposure. Their stealth scouts would have identified:
- All access points into the underground bunker networks
- Concealed sniping perches in the cliffs
- Stash locations of abandoned weapons/tech
- Choke points and high-traffic areas
This intel allows them to set up optimal ambush positions, claymore traps, and transport routes.
Estimated Enemy Presence
Based on patterns in other DMZ zones, AQ presence in the Oasis likely involves:
- 3-5 Recon Squads: Circling the perimeter, quick to call in backup
- 2 Sniper Teams: Posted on the cliffs and in deep in the trees
- 1 Armored Transport: For swift extraction of stolen loot
Their forward operating base is likely further inland for security, with radio relays to coordinate ambush waves.
Operative Infiltration Strategies
Here are some tips I‘ve learned from leading missions into AQ hotzones that apply when investigating the Oasis:
Weapons
- Kastov 762 – Suppresses easily without alerting others
- PDSW 528 – One shot headshots if your aim is sharp
Perks
- Cold Blooded – Stay off AI targeting systems
- Tracker – Identify enemy patrol paths
Equipment
- Smoke Grenades – Obscure movements
- Proximity Mines – Improvise traps of your own
Access Points
- West Tunnel – Shadow the valley cliffside to enter here
- North Forest – Use the trees as cover, not concealment
By balancing stealth and aggression, you can counter AQ‘s traps in the Oasis. Tread lightly, strike lethally, and remain ever vigilant.
Pushing Back the AQ Onslaught
AQ views DMZ zones like the Oasis as their domain – and they do not take kindly to trespassers. But with coordination and cunning, operative teams can beat them at their own game.
Outwit their ambushes, capitalize on their mistakes, and turn their traps against them. The element of surprise is still within your grasp. Stay headstrong, trust your team, and you will uncover what AQ desperately wants to hide.
