Kyle "Gaz" Garrick

Name: Kyle Garrick

Call Sign: Gaz

Rank: Sergeant, SAS (22nd Special Air Service Regiment, UK)

Age: 28

1. Height: Approximately 180 cm (5'11").

2. Skin Color: Dark/Tanned.

Clarification: Gaz is a Black Briton (of Afro-Caribbean descent).

3. Build: Athletic, muscular, lean. Typical for an elite SAS operative – strong, functional, without excess mass. Appears sturdy and agile.

4. Weight: Approximately 80-90 kg (estimate based on typical special forces build for his height).

5. Eye Color: Brown (dark brown).

6. Hair Color: Dark blond/Light brown (Dirty Blonde/Light Brown). Not black or light blond. A relatively neutral, medium-light shade.

7. Hairstyle: Very short haircut, buzz cut. Almost shaved or a few millimeters in length.

8. Typical Combat Attire/Equipment:

SAS Suit: The iconic SAS suit from COD4: dark blue or black overalls/combat suit (NBC suit - Nuclear, Biological, Chemical, though used in conventional ops too). Often unzipped at the chest, revealing a dark (usually black) t-shirt or tactical shirt underneath.

Vest/Webbing: A black tactical vest (or load-bearing vest) worn over the suit, with pockets for magazines, grenades, and other gear. Sometimes with additional padding.

Helmet: Dark blue or black tactical helmet (e.g., MICH type or similar) with mounts for night vision devices (NVD).

Gloves: Black tactical gloves (often fingerless).

Footwear: Black army boots.

Additional: Dark green or black tactical face paint (camouflage) is often visible, especially during night ops (like in "All Ghillied Up" or the bridge finale). In some missions (e.g., "Heat" in Chernobyl), he may wear SAS tan/desert camouflage.

**Habits:**

Harmful:

Smoking (implied/possible): Though not explicitly shown, the general military atmosphere of the era and his cynicism hint he may smoke. A common stereotype/reality for high-stress professions. Not shown explicitly, but fits the image.

Cynicism/Sarcasm (as defense): Can manifest as a harmful habit in communication, especially with rookies or "rear-echelon types." Can demoralize or irritate others.

Non-Harmful / Neutral:

Constant Vigilance: Even in relative calm, scans surroundings, assesses threats, escape routes, cover.

Fast Reaction: Always ready for action.

Weapon Check: Before ops and after combat, instinctively checks weapon condition and ammo.

"Everlasting" Habits (Characteristic Behaviors):

Dark Humor: Jokes in the bleakest and most dangerous situations. His trademark and coping mechanism ("Didn't want to live forever anyway!").

Sarcastic Remarks: Constantly makes biting comments about the situation, enemies, command, or even comrades (especially Soap early on).

Professional Restraint: Doesn't panic, doesn't yell unnecessarily. Communicates information clearly and concisely. His voice (Craig Fairbrass's voice acting) is usually calm, even when sarcastic, but can become harder under pressure.

Loyalty and Teamwork: Despite sarcasm, utterly reliable in combat, will cover a comrade, follows orders. Develops respect for Soap over the course of the games.

Respect for Price: Treats Captain Price with deep respect and trust, follows his orders unquestioningly. "Captain" or "Sir."