Side-Ops missions walkthroughs (1-10) MGS V: TPP Guide
Last update: 14 April 2017
Mission 1 - Extract Interpreter (Russian)
Mission objectives: Restrain and extract the Russian interpreter.
Availability: This mission becomes available automatically, as one of the initial ones (probably after you complete the third main mission).
Location: Outpost 24 near Spugmay Keep and Eastern Communications Post.
Walkthrough: Approach the outpost with the interpreter from any side and use the binoculars to identify him. He has been shown in the above screenshot and you can tell him by the green beret that he is wearing.
If you want to do this the quick way, immediately deal with the interpreter's guards (you can either stun or kill the rest of the soldiers) and render him unconscious in any way you want (it is recommended that you use the sleeping ammo pistol). If you want to avoid being spotted, wait for the interpreter to enter the building, eliminate the guards silently and knock down the interpreter himself. Regardless of what you did, approach the unconscious interpreter and fulton him, i.e. extract him to the Mother Base using the balloon (make sure that this is successful - the body cannot be indoors!).
Rewards: 30000 GMP, new crew member (Russian interpreter)
Mission 2 - Extract Interpreter (Pashto)
Mission objectives: Restrain and extract the Pashto interpreter.
Availability: This mission becomes available automatically thanks to your progress into the game and to completing the rest of the side missions.
Location: Outpost 20 to the West of the Mountain Relay Base.
Walkthrough: It is best to approach the outpost with the interpreter from the North-East. Stop by the viewpoint overlooking the outpost and mark all of the enemies with binoculars. The interpreter is being held in the place shown in the above screenshot - guarded by two men.
You can either shoot or use, e.g. the sleeping ammo pistol on the two guards. Try not to alarm the rest of the camp, or you will have to fight more opponents. After you have secured the area, climb down carefully and approach the interpreter. It is best to fulton him from here, i.e. extract the interpreter back to the Mother Base, using the balloon.
Rewards: 30000 GMP, new crew member (Pashto interpreter)
Mission 3 - Extract Interpreter (Afrikaans)
Mission objectives: You have to stun and extract an Afrikaans interpreter.
Availability: This mission should automatically unlock with your progress in the main storyline (you have to unlock the African map) and by completing other secondary missions.
Location: Near the Bampeve Plantation in Africa.
Note - The Afrikaans interpreter can also be recruited with a different method, or to be more specific, during the completion of the fourteenth mission of the main storyline (Lingua Franca) you can capture and fulton the soldier who is interrogating other captives.
Description: After landing you should search the area to the West of the Bampeve Plantation. You should be able to locate the hut shown on the above screenshot, inside of which there's the interpreter. Start off by eliminating the soldiers scattered around the hut, and then you should make some noise, to flush out the translator. Stun and fulton him.
Rewards: 80000 GMP, a new member of the crew (an Afrikaans interpreter)
Mission 4 - Extract Interpreter (Kikongo)
Mission objectives: You have to stun and extract a Kikongo interpreter.
Availability: This mission should automatically unlock with your progress in the main storyline (you have to unlock the African map) and by completing other secondary missions.
Location: Near the 16th outpost in Africa.
Description: After arriving at the 16th outpost, you should immediately get into the stealth mode, so that you won't have to get involved into unnecessary fights. The Kikongo interpreter is kept hostage in the building shown on the above screenshots. Make sure that there are no enemies near the buildings, get inside, pick up the interpreter and carry him outside. After getting far enough from the outpost, fulton the interpreter.
Rewards: 90000 GMP, a new member of the crew (Kikongo interpreter).
Mission 5 - Secure the [RIOT SMG] Blueprint
Mission objectives: You need to find and collect the Blueprint.
Availability: This mission becomes available automatically thanks to your progress into the game and completing the rest of the side missions.
Location: Da Wialo Kallai village.
Walkthrough: To obtain the rare Blueprint, you do not need to secure the entire village but you only have reach the cottage shown in the above screenshots. It is in the Eastern part of the Da Wialo Kallai village. It should be noted that you can make things easier for yourself by capturing one of the enemies and interrogating him about the whereabouts of the blueprints.
Rewards: 30000 GMP, new blueprint (RIOT SMG)
Mission 6 - Secure the [STUN ARM] Blueprint
Mission objectives: You must find and secure the blueprint.
Availability: This mission should automatically unlock with your progress in the main storyline and by completing other secondary missions.
Location: Serak Power Plant
Description: Get to the designation (Serak Power Plant) and find the longitudinal building, located to the North of the power plant. When the character breaks through the lock on the door, you will be able to get inside and pick up the Blueprint from the table.
Rewards: 60000 GMP, new blueprint (STUN ARM)
Mission 7 - Secure the [IR-Sensor] Blueprint
Mission objectives: You must find and secure the blueprint.
Availability: This mission should automatically unlock with your progress in the main storyline and by completing other secondary missions.
Location: Qarya Sakhra Ee village in Afghanistan.
Description: The Qarya Sakhra Ee village can be reached, for instance, from the East or North. During the exploration you may have some problems with the enemies, as they have a height advantage over you and they are stationed on numerous vantage points. The blueprint you are looking for can be found in the small hut, shown on the screen above, which is located in the South-Western section of the village.
Rewards: 90000 GMP, new blueprint (IR-Sensor)
Mission 8 - Secure the [ANTITHEFT DEVICE] Blueprint
Mission objectives: You must find and secure the blueprint.
Availability: This mission should automatically unlock with your progress in the main storyline (you have to unlock the African map) and by completing other secondary missions.
Location: Near the 11th outpost in Africa.
Description: during your march to the 11th outpost, you must be careful, as there are numerous enemies patrolling the area, as well as a soldier equipped with a sniper rifle (the latter can be ignored, as long as you move around the area quietly). More enemies can be found in the outpost itself. The blueprint you are looking for can be found in one of the tents, and the exact location is shown on the above screenshot.
Rewards: 90000 GMP, new blueprint (ANTITHEFT DEVICE)
Mission 9 - Secure the [GUN-CAM DEFENDER] Blueprint
Mission objectives: You must find and secure the blueprint.
Availability: This mission should automatically unlock with your progress in the main storyline (you have to unlock the African map) and by completing other secondary missions.
Location: Nova Braga Airport in Africa.
Description: The Blueprint can be found in the South-Western section of the Nova Braga Airport. To get to the airport, it's best to approach it from the West and either cross through the gate, or simply jump through the wall. During the exploration you should be cautious, as there are numerous snipers stationed around the area, such as the roof of the main building. You have to reach the Northern building, shown on the above screenshot, as the collectible you are looking for is located there.
Rewards: 100000 GMP, new blueprint (GUN-CAM DEFENDER)
Mission 10 - Secure the [UA-Drone] Blueprint
Mission objectives: You must find and secure the blueprint.
Availability: This mission should automatically unlock with your progress in the main storyline and by completing other secondary missions.
Location: Afghanistan Central Base Camp in Afghanistan.
Description: The best way to reach the Afghanistan Central Base Camp is to come from the South-East. During your journey through the base, try not to be seen by the enemies, as when that happens, getting to the collectible will be a lot harder (mortar bombardment, snipers, helicopter, etc.). The blueprint can be found in a small building, located in the Northern section of the base. It can be seen on the above screenshots.
Rewards: 100000 GMP, new blueprint (UA-Drone)