Getting Started in Gray Zone Warfare

Pick your PMC based on identity, not mechanics — all three (Lamang Recovery Initiative, Mithras Security System, Crimson Shield International) share the same core gameplay systems, and the difference is mostly narrative and aesthetic.
Everyone in your squad must choose the exact same PMC to play Warfare or Joint Ops together, so coordinate with friends before committing.
Team-killing faction mates is a serious violation — friendly players show as green squares on your map, and persistent offenders can face temporary or permanent server bans.
Learn which AI faction controls which zone before pushing in: LAF guards the highest-tier loot and expects a sustained fight, while LLA's bunker location punishes players who push recklessly into its tight corridors.