It is a highly effective weapon, due to the ability to quickly dispatch most enemies with a single burst. In some places, the player can find it with the White Tape Camo, which is unavailable in multiplayer.

The FAMAS (referred to as FAMAS F1 in the game files) is found in several levels throughout the campaign, often used by Ultranationalists or Russian Military. 5 Call of Duty: Black Ops: Declassified.