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The Bureau Raid Setup

The Bureau Raid planning stage uses the stolen architectural plans to select either a covert fire-crew infiltration or a rooftop assault.

RoleStory mission guide
Importancemajor
  • ModeStory Mode
  • TypeStory mission
  • Difficultyeasy
  • Walkthrough steps6

Time and medal conditions vary by route, approach, player count, replay state, and game version.

Key takeaways

Prepare before the opening marker and treat each objective update as a checkpoint.

  • Primary goal The Bureau Raid planning stage uses the stolen architectural plans to select either a covert fire-crew infiltration or a rooftop assault.
  • Protect mission-critical assets Avoid unnecessary vehicle damage, friendly fire, or abandoning a required target outside the objective radius.
  • Use protagonist abilities Use Franklin for precision driving, Michael for controlled gunfights, and Trevor for high-damage combat whenever the mission makes them available.
  • Do not rush the final marker Clear pursuit conditions and keep required characters or vehicles together before entering extraction.

Overview

The Bureau Raid planning stage uses the stolen architectural plans to select either a covert fire-crew infiltration or a rooftop assault.

The Bureau Raid planning stage uses the stolen architectural plans to select either a covert fire-crew infiltration or a rooftop assault.

This Story Mode mission advances the protagonists’ connected storyline. Some neighboring missions can become available simultaneously, so the exact play order may vary.

The walkthrough below separates travel, setup, combat, pursuit, and extraction checkpoints so a failed section can be diagnosed without repeating the same mistake.

Characters in this mission

Where this sits

PreparationDeliver the architectural plans to Lester at the garment factory
Core objectiveSelect the gunman or support crew required by the chosen route
CompletionConfirm weapons, armor, and getaway arrangements before launching The Bureau Raid
  1. 1Parenting 101previousPrevious
  2. ●The Bureau Raid SetupcurrentCurrent guide
  3. 3The Big Score SetupnextNext

Branching heist preparations and simultaneous character missions can alter the playable order.

Requirements and recommended loadout

Enter with mission-appropriate ammunition, armor, and a vehicle that can survive the opening travel phase.

  • RequiredComplete the preceding story unlocks
  • RecommendedFull body armor and stocked ammunitionParticularly valuable for missions marked moderate or hard.
  • RecommendedAccurate mid-range weaponA rifle or stable automatic weapon handles most outdoor gunfights.
  • OptionalClose-range backupUseful inside buildings, alleys, and vehicles.
  • RecommendedSave the relevant protagonist abilityUse it for the most difficult chase, driving, or combat checkpoint.

Objectives

  1. Deliver the architectural plans to Lester at the garment factory
  2. Review the FIB building layout and target floor
  3. Choose the covert fire-crew or rooftop approach
  4. Select the gunman or support crew required by the chosen route
  5. Complete Fire Truck preparation if using the covert route
  6. Confirm weapons, armor, and getaway arrangements before launching The Bureau Raid

Detailed walkthrough

  1. 01

    Deliver the architectural plans to Lester at the garment factory

    Deliver the architectural plans to Lester at the garment factory

    Deliver the architectural plans to Lester at the garment factory. Follow the marked route and wait for the objective prompt to update before leaving the area. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

    TipBefore triggering the opening marker, restock armor and ammunition if the mission is expected to involve combat.

    Checkpoint
  2. 02

    Review the FIB building layout and target floor

    Review the FIB building layout and target floor

    Review the FIB building layout and target floor. Follow the marked route and wait for the objective prompt to update before leaving the area. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

    Checkpoint
  3. 03

    Choose the covert fire-crew or rooftop approach

    Choose the covert fire-crew or rooftop approach

    Choose the covert fire-crew or rooftop approach. Review the consequences before confirming: approach and crew choices can change preparation missions, difficulty, casualties, and payout. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

  4. 04

    Select the gunman or support crew required by the chosen route

    Select the gunman or support crew required by the chosen route

    Select the gunman or support crew required by the chosen route. Review the consequences before confirming: approach and crew choices can change preparation missions, difficulty, casualties, and payout. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

    Checkpoint
  5. 05

    Complete Fire Truck preparation if using the covert route

    Complete Fire Truck preparation if using the covert route

    Complete Fire Truck preparation if using the covert route. Follow the marked route and wait for the objective prompt to update before leaving the area. Once the checkpoint registers, immediately orient toward the next marked objective.

  6. 06

    Confirm weapons, armor, and getaway arrangements before launching The Bureau Raid

    Confirm weapons, armor, and getaway arrangements before launching The Bureau Raid

    Confirm weapons, armor, and getaway arrangements before launching The Bureau Raid. Follow the marked route and wait for the objective prompt to update before leaving the area. Remain in the final marker until the mission-complete transition begins.

    Checkpoint

Difficult sections and useful strategies

Strengths

  • Frequent objective markers make the intended route readable
  • Character switching or team roles can divide pressure
  • Most combat checkpoints provide cover or a defensible angle

Weaknesses

  • Mission-critical vehicles and allies can fail the attempt
  • Police or enemy reinforcements punish slow extraction
  • Long pursuits can be lost by overcommitting to shortcuts

Best uses

  • Clear enemies from range before moving a required vehicle
  • Use special abilities during the hardest driving or combat segment
  • Restart from the latest checkpoint after a failed gold-medal attempt rather than improvising a damaged route

Completion checklist

  • Deliver the architectural plans to Lester at the garment factoryCheckpoint 1
  • Review the FIB building layout and target floorCheckpoint 2
  • Choose the covert fire-crew or rooftop approachCheckpoint 3
  • Select the gunman or support crew required by the chosen routeCheckpoint 4
  • Complete Fire Truck preparation if using the covert routeCheckpoint 5
  • Confirm weapons, armor, and getaway arrangements before launching The Bureau RaidFinal completion condition

Failure conditions and checkpoints

  • A required protagonist, ally, or protected target dies.Restart from the most recent mission checkpoint.
  • A mission-critical vehicle is destroyed, abandoned, or leaves the playable route.Use the restart option rather than continuing in an unmarked replacement.
  • The target escapes or a timed objective expires.Prioritize route discipline and the primary objective over optional combat.
  • The player is wasted or all shared team lives are exhausted.Story Mode reloads the latest checkpoint.

On failure

Major travel, combat, and transition phases generally create checkpoints, but exact restart placement can vary by approach and replay mode.

Rewards and aftermath

  • Mission completion and progression
    Unlocks the next related story activity, contact, property, or preparation where applicable.

Sources and verification