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John "Soap" MacTavish is a Scottish special forces operator and a member of Task Force 141. Known for his loyalty, determination, humor and stubborn will to keep moving forward, Soap became one of the most recognizable characters in the Call of Duty series.

basic information

NameJohn MacTavish
Hair colorDark brown
Eye colorBlue
CallsignSoap, Perpetual FNG, Bravo 7-1
NationalityScottish
Blood typeO pos
GenderMale
Tattoosrevolver, on the back of his neck
Rank Sergeant (2011) Captain (2016)
StatusK.I.A.
AffiliationsCoalition, SAS, Task force 141, Joint Task Force - Ghost Team, SpecGru, Operation Deadbolt

field observations

  • Recognizable mohawk.
  • Explosives enthusiast.
  • Loyal teammate.
  • Frequently first through the door.
  • Known for unconventional solutions.
  • Persistent under pressure.
  • Strong bond with Task Force 141.

specialties

  • Close Quarters Combat (CQB)
  • Breaching Operations
  • Reconnaissance
  • Demolitions
  • Special Operations

    • timeline

    2007First appearance in Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.
    2009Modern Warfare 2.
    2011Modern Warfare 3.
    2022Modern Warfare II.
    2023Modern Warfare III.

    personal note

    Soap is one of those characters who feels human. Brave without being invincible, confident without becoming arrogant, and capable of keeping his sense of humor even when circumstances become impossible.

    This fanlisting exists because his story left an impression that lasted long after the mission ended.