Updated October 21, 2026
The Hunter order in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 DMZ requires you to find a Lieutenant Hunt Tower on Hajin, climb to the top, and activate a terminal to locate the nearest lieutenant.
The objective can be confusing if you reach the tower but cannot find the terminal, stop at the intermediate platform, or assume you must defeat the lieutenant to finish the order.
Fortunately, the Hunter order is completed by climbing the tower and using its terminal. The Lieutenant Hunt activity that follows is separate.
This guide explains where to find a Hunt Lieutenant Tower, how to reach the terminal, what happens after activating it, and how to confirm that Hunter is complete.
📋 Table of Contents
- Quick Answer: How to Complete Hunter
- Hunter Order Objectives
- Where to Find a Lieutenant Hunt Tower
- How to Climb the Lieutenant Hunt Tower
- How to Use the Terminal to Locate a Lieutenant
- How to Confirm Hunter Order Completion
- What to Do After Locating the Lieutenant
- Lieutenant Hunt Tower Troubleshooting
- Hunter Order FAQ
- Final Tips for Completing Hunter
Quick Answer: How to Complete the Hunter Order
To complete Hunter in MW4 DMZ:
- Deploy into the Hajin map and open your Tac-Map.
- Find a Lieutenant Hunt Tower marker and head toward it.
- Locate the ladder at the base of the communications tower.
- Climb through the intermediate platform to reach the summit.
- Approach the terminal and select LOCATE LIEUTENANT.
- Check your DMZ Orders panel to confirm both Hunter objectives are marked complete.
After activating the terminal, your side objective changes to Reach the Lieutenant's Location.
Important: You don't need to defeat the lieutenant to complete the two Hunter order tasks.
Hunter Order Objectives in MW4 DMZ
Hunter is a DMZ Order that introduces the Lieutenant Hunt Tower system.
The order contains two objectives:
- Locate and Climb a Hunt Lieutenant Tower
- Use the Terminal at the Top to Locate the Nearest Lieutenant
Both tasks involve interacting with the tower. Eliminating the lieutenant is not part of the listed Hunter requirements.
You can review the order and its progress through the DMZ Orders panel on your Tac-Map.
Can You Complete Hunter During Another Operation?
Yes. Hunter can be completed while you're working on another objective during the same deployment.
For example, if you're playing Operation Broken Resupply, you can visit a Lieutenant Hunt Tower and complete Hunter before continuing toward the main mission.
If you need help with that operation, our Modern Warfare 4 DMZ Broken Resupply walkthrough explains the NuriGO Mall communications server, Bomb location, keypad code 1957, and final WMD objective.
Where to Find a Lieutenant Hunt Tower on Hajin
Lieutenant Hunt Towers are tall metal communications structures found in the Hajin Exclusion Zone.
One accessible tower is located in the South Korean Border Zone.
The structure has a metal lattice frame, vertical ladders, an intermediate landing, and an upper platform containing the lieutenant-location terminal.
You can use the Tac-Map and objective markers to navigate toward a tower rather than searching buildings at random.
How to Find the Tower
- Open your Tac-Map during a deployment.
- Look for an available Lieutenant Hunt Tower marker.
- Select or ping the tower to help track your destination.
- Travel toward the marker while watching the objective distance.
- Look for a tall metal communications tower with ladders leading upward.
When you approach the correct tower, the tracked side objective displays:
Climb the Lieutenant Hunt Tower
The waypoint may appear high above your position because the objective requires you to ascend the structure.
If the marker is still several dozen metres away when you're standing at the base, look upward for the ladder rather than searching the surrounding buildings.
Do You Have to Use the South Korean Border Zone Tower?
Not necessarily.
The South Korean Border Zone provides one known location for completing Hunter. Check your Tac-Map for available tower markers and choose a suitable route for your deployment.
Before travelling, consider nearby enemies, rival Operators, and the remaining radiation timer.
A long detour may not be worthwhile if you're already carrying valuable loot or running out of time.
How to Climb the Lieutenant Hunt Tower
Once you reach a Hunt Lieutenant Tower, follow its ladder sections to the summit.
Step 1: Find the Lower Ladder
Stand near the base of the communications tower and look for the ladder attached to the central metal structure.
Move close enough for the ladder interaction prompt to appear.
Use the displayed control to mount the ladder and begin climbing.
Step 2: Reach the Intermediate Platform
Continue upward until you reach the metal-grate platform partway up the tower.
You may find loot containers here, including toolboxes containing crafting resources and other supplies.
However, the lieutenant-location terminal is not on this intermediate platform.
If the objective still tells you to climb the tower, continue upward.
Step 3: Find the Upper Ladder
Move around the intermediate landing and locate the next ladder section.
Climb toward the upper platform.
As you approach the summit, the tracked objective changes to:
Download Intel To Locate Lieutenant
This indicates that you've progressed beyond the climbing stage and are ready to use the terminal.
Step 4: Reach the Summit Platform
Climb through the upper ladder opening and step onto the top deck.
Look for a military surveillance console mounted on equipment cases.
There may also be an Ammo Box and other supplies nearby, but collecting these items isn't required for Hunter.
Safety tip: Avoid jumping directly from the summit. Falling from the tower can cause severe damage or leave you downed. Use the ladders to descend, or deploy a suitable parachute if you have one available.
How to Use the Terminal to Locate a Lieutenant
The terminal on the summit platform is the main interaction required to complete Hunter.
Step 1: Find the Terminal
Look for the surveillance console on the upper deck.
The terminal has a screen and keyboard and is mounted on military equipment cases.
Move close enough for the interaction prompt to appear.
The terminal displays:
LOCATE LIEUTENANT
On PlayStation controls, the prompt appears as:
[Square] LOCATE LIEUTENANT
Use the corresponding interaction button displayed on your platform.
Step 2: Activate the Terminal
Interact with the console to locate the nearest lieutenant.
The terminal processes the location intel and updates your tracked side objective.
You don't need to activate another device or search the tower for additional intel.
Step 3: Check the New Objective
After the terminal interaction completes, the HUD displays:
REACH THE LIEUTENANT'S LOCATION
A lieutenant target marker becomes available, indicating where to go if you want to continue the hunt.
At this point, check your DMZ Orders panel to confirm Hunter completion.
How to Confirm Hunter Order Completion
Open your Tac-Map and inspect the DMZ Orders panel.
Under 01 Hunter, both objectives should now be checked:
- Locate and Climb a Hunt Lieutenant Tower — Completed
- Use the Terminal at the Top to Locate the Nearest Lieutenant — Completed
If both tasks have check marks, you've completed the listed Hunter order requirements.
Why Does Reach the Lieutenant's Location Still Appear?
This is normal.
The Hunter DMZ Order and the Lieutenant Hunt side activity are related but separate.
Hunter introduces the process of locating a lieutenant through a tower.
The subsequent activity sends you toward the lieutenant's position for a possible combat encounter.
You can continue the hunt, return to your main operation, or focus on extraction depending on your remaining time and equipment.
The continuing lieutenant marker doesn't mean the Hunter order is incomplete.
What to Do After Locating the Lieutenant
After activating the terminal, a skull-style target marker identifies the lieutenant's location.
Open your Tac-Map to check the destination and plan a route.
The lieutenant may be some distance from the tower, so don't assume the target is directly below the summit.
Should You Fight the Lieutenant?
You can pursue the lieutenant if you're prepared for a difficult encounter.
Lieutenants are more dangerous than ordinary enemies and may have supporting troops nearby.
Defeating a lieutenant can provide valuable rewards, including a Dog Tag Case.
However, fighting the target introduces additional risks that aren't necessary for completing Hunter.
If your main goal is to finish the order, you can leave the lieutenant encounter for another deployment.
Be Careful With the Dog Tag Case
A defeated lieutenant can drop a Dog Tag Case.
Picking it up broadcasts your position to other Operators, potentially attracting rival squads.
If you intend to carry the case to extraction, consider your route and available equipment before collecting it.
Don't assume the case is safe simply because you've defeated the lieutenant.
Can You Locate Lieutenants Without Using a Tower?
The Boss Board at your Forward Operating Base provides another way to access lieutenant-related intel as you progress through DMZ.
However, the Hunter order specifically requires you to climb a Lieutenant Hunt Tower and activate its terminal.
Boss Board intel does not replace those two Hunter objectives.
Prepare Before Continuing the Hunt
Before approaching a lieutenant, check your armor, ammunition, healing supplies, and backpack space.
If you're carrying rare crafting ingredients or valuable items, you may prefer to extract rather than risk losing them.
Our Modern Warfare 4 DMZ Backpack Full guide explains how to free ordinary inventory slots and protect compatible loot with Secure Slots.
If you're preparing a stronger weapon loadout for future deployments, see our MW4 DMZ Gunsmith Discount and Weapon Build Costs guide before spending your DMZ Cash.
Lieutenant Hunt Tower Troubleshooting
Can't Find the Terminal at the Top
Make sure you've climbed beyond the intermediate platform.
The tower has more than one ladder section. The terminal is on the summit deck, not the first landing.
Follow the objective marker upward until you reach the top.
Hunter Order Still Shows Incomplete
Check which Hunter task is missing its completion mark.
If the climbing task is checked but the terminal task isn't, return to the summit and interact with LOCATE LIEUTENANT.
Simply reaching the upper platform doesn't complete both objectives.
Wait for the lieutenant-location objective to appear, then check the DMZ Orders panel again.
Already Assigned to Lieutenant Hunt Message
You may encounter the message:
ALREADY ASSIGNED TO LIEUTENANT HUNT
This message can appear when a lieutenant hunt is already assigned.
If the lieutenant marker is visible and both Hunter objectives are checked, there's no need to keep interacting with the terminal.
Open your Tac-Map and follow the active target marker if you want to continue the hunt.
Lieutenant Marker Is Far Away
The tower reveals a lieutenant's location; it doesn't move the target closer to you.
Check the Tac-Map before leaving the summit.
Consider whether you have enough time to travel to the target and extract before radiation becomes a problem.
If the route is too dangerous, you can prioritize your current mission or extraction instead.
Can't Find a Tower Near Your Current Position
Open the Tac-Map and check the available Lieutenant Hunt Tower markers.
You may need to travel to another part of Hajin.
The South Korean Border Zone is one known location, but use an accessible marked tower rather than searching only that region.
MW4 DMZ Hunter Order FAQ
How Do You Complete Hunter in Modern Warfare 4 DMZ?
Find a Lieutenant Hunt Tower on Hajin, climb to the summit, and activate the terminal using LOCATE LIEUTENANT. Both Hunter order tasks complete after the required tower interaction.
Where Is the Lieutenant Hunt Tower on Hajin?
One accessible tower is in the South Korean Border Zone. Use your Tac-Map and the Lieutenant Hunt Tower objective marker to navigate toward a tower.
Do You Have to Kill the Lieutenant to Complete Hunter?
No. Hunter requires climbing a Hunt Lieutenant Tower and using its terminal to locate the nearest lieutenant. Killing the target is a separate activity.
Where Is the Lieutenant Hunt Terminal?
The terminal is on the uppermost platform, above the intermediate landing. Look for the surveillance console with the LOCATE LIEUTENANT interaction prompt.
Why Is Hunter Complete but Lieutenant Hunt Still Active?
Hunter and Lieutenant Hunt are different objectives. Hunter finishes after the tower's terminal locates a lieutenant. The side activity can continue afterward with Reach the Lieutenant's Location.
What Does Already Assigned to Lieutenant Hunt Mean?
The message indicates that a lieutenant hunt is already assigned. Check your Tac-Map for the target marker and your DMZ Orders panel to confirm Hunter completion.
Do You Need Boss Board Intel for Hunter?
No. The Hunter order specifically requires the tower and its terminal. Boss Board intel is not a substitute for completing those two objectives.
What Happens if You Pick Up a Lieutenant Dog Tag Case?
Your position becomes visible to rival Operators, increasing the risk of carrying the case. Plan your extraction before collecting it.
Is Hunter Related to the Stranded Bomb Drone Mission?
No. Hunter is a DMZ Order on Hajin, while Stranded is a campaign mission.
For help with the campaign encounter, see our Modern Warfare 4 Stranded: Bomb Drone Controls & Helicopter Guide.
Final Tips for Completing Hunter
The easiest way to finish the Hunter order is to focus on the tower rather than the lieutenant.
Find a marked Lieutenant Hunt Tower, climb both ladder sections, and interact with LOCATE LIEUTENANT on the summit platform.
Once both Hunter tasks are checked, the order's requirements are complete. The new lieutenant marker is an opportunity to continue hunting, not another requirement for Hunter itself.
If you're carrying valuable loot or running short on time before radiation spreads, prioritize your original mission or extraction instead of taking an unnecessary risk.
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