Quick answer
Rookie is the reported free starter with 100 HP, an MP7A1 primary, and a.357 Magnum secondary. The first important choice is not simply “buy the next class”: compare the $1,500 Officer Senior step with saving $3,000 for Officer Elite.
First class decision
Rookie → Officer Senior → Officer Elite
| Class | Cost | HP | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rookie | Starter | 100 | MP7A1 | .357 Magnum |
| Officer Senior | $1,500 | 125 | MP7A1 | M1911 |
| Officer Elite | $3,000 | 125 | M4A1 | M1911 |
Stay Rookie
Keep learning when scan, luggage, or document mistakes—not class stats—end the run first.
Buy Officer Senior
Take the smaller $1,500 step only when an immediate 25 reported HP and sidearm change solves the current failure.
Save for Officer Elite
Keep earning safely to reach the first reported primary change from MP7A1 to M4A1 at $3,000.
Best Rookie starter route
1. Learn one full check
Finish passenger scan, luggage, and documents in a fixed order before chasing speed.
2. Name the first failure
Separate screening mistakes from low survival or weak combat control.
3. Protect upgrade Cash
Do not empty the budget for a class when a checkpoint tool is the real bottleneck.
4. Verify the live shop
Confirm current cost, HP, weapons, and unlock order immediately before purchase.
This is a class route, not a duplicate beginner guide
This page only covers Rookie stats and the first class purchase. Use the Beginner Guide for controls and the full screening loop, and use the Calculator to separate class reserves from upgrades.
Rookie FAQ
Is Rookie free in Secure the Airport?
The July 2 gameplay snapshot lists Rookie as the starter class with no Cash cost. Verify the current Classes menu after updates.
What weapons does Rookie use?
The checked snapshot reports MP7A1 as the primary and .357 Magnum as the secondary, with 100 HP.
What should you buy after Rookie?
Officer Senior is the next reported price step at $1,500, but players who can keep earning safely may prefer to save $3,000 for Officer Elite because it changes the reported primary weapon to M4A1.
Should you skip Officer Senior?
Consider skipping it when Rookie remains safe enough to earn another $1,500 and your goal is the Officer Elite primary change. Buy Senior only when its immediate HP and sidearm step solves a current problem.
Is Rookie the best beginner class?
Rookie is the default free starting point, not an official best-class ranking. Use it to learn the screening loop before deciding whether a class purchase is more valuable than checkpoint upgrades.