[PS3/Xbox 360] Stinger missing in [Campaign] Rock and a Hard Place

This was the reply I got back after reporting it, but the suggestion didn't work one iota:

We will try to assist you with your issue. To work in your issue, we have found some useful steps for your issue, please try to perform below listed steps:

1. Clear Cache PS 3
There might be some corrupt files on your system. Let us try to delete these files by following the steps below:

1. Press the PS button on the controller to enter the PLAYSTATION 3 XBM (XrossMediaBar).
2. Select the Game tab.
3. Select the Game Data Utility and press the X button.
4. Select your game.
5. Find and delete all the files listed.

2. Restart console and then try to download the multiplayer patch 5 in your game and then check your game.

Hopefully, these steps will help you with your game-play issue also.

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Hi all,

Sorry for the small delay in my response. We have now fixed the bug in single player where you couldn’t pick up the Stinger in mission 10. Patches were rolled out on all platforms in all regions. On console, these updates are automatic and mandatory. Full details below:

PS3 client patch
Delivery:
Mandatory automatic update when you start the game

Fixes:
* SDTV input lag
* Game breaking SP bug in mission 10 (picking up the Stinger)

Xbox 360 client patch
Delivery:
Mandatory automatic update when you start the game

Fixes:
* Game breaking SP bug in mission 10 (picking up the Stinger)

PC client patch
Delivery:
Origin client auto update if you have not un-checked “Keep my games up to date” (in which case you need to tell the Origin client to check for latest update for BF3)

Fixes:
* Game breaking SP bug in mission 10 (picking up the Stinger)
* Additionally fixes bug where world would end on Dec 21

Source: http://battlelog.battlefield.com/bf3/en/news/view/2832654789470390175/

Thank you again for your continued patience and we hope you enjoy the game. See you on the battlefield!