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Dominating the "Make Contact" Mission in DMZ: An Expert Survival Guide

Over 4 million players have experienced Call of Duty‘s new open-world DMZ mode since its launch. And one of the first missions confronting DMZ newcomers is the introductory Make Contact contract.

But for many, figuring out how to actually complete such early faction missions can feel overwhelming amidst DMZ‘s complex systems.

Well, this DMZ survival guide will make dominate the Make Contact contract easy. I‘ll break down the ins and outs of DMZ‘s mission structure and walkthrough exactly how to:

  • Locate and ping a Make Contact phone contract
  • Travel to the contract location safely
  • Activate the phone to complete the mission
  • Reap XP and early rewards that help progression

So bookmark this page and let an experienced DMZ expert show you the ropes!

DMZ 101 – What Makes This Warzone Mode Different

The gritty Demilitarized Zone casts you as a Tier 1 operator dropped into a dangerous, open-world Al Mazrah map. The shift from traditional battle royale means learning new strategies tailored to the mission-based extraction gameplay.

Here‘s why over 4 million players are loving the intense, high-risk DMZ mode:

![DMZ Popularity Stats]

  • Open-World Freedom: Explore a sprawling environment and tackle missions in any order.
  • RPG Elements: Take on evolving faction missions to unlock weapons, loadouts and valuable stashes.
  • Persistent Progression: Weapons, XP and achievements carry between DMZ exfiltrations.
  • No Circle: Survival depends on strategy, not just outrunning gas.
  • PVE + PVP: AI enemies and enemy squads bring constant threats.
  • High Risk, High Reward: Loot valuable contraband to level up faster, but extract or lose it forever!

Now let‘s see how to put those elements to work completing intro missions like Make Contact.

Finding and Pinging the Make Contact Contract

Make Contact serves as DMZ‘s first baby step into the wider mission system. So we‘ll need to locate and activate one of these phone-shaped contracts to finish the job.

Here is the process for pinging a Make Contact location:

1. Open your Tac Map

This essential tool shows live info on missions, extraction points and high-level loot areas.

2. Scan and Zoom Into Contract Icons

Look for circular icons with a green phone receiver symbol. These represent Make Contact and other open contracts.

3. Ping a Contract Icon

Aim at your chosen phone mission and press the Ping button to mark its location for tracking.

![DMZ Tac Map w/ Ping Callout]

With your contract pinned, it‘s time to set out and answer that call!

Traveling Safely to the Contact Site

Patience and strategy separates DMZ experts from novices.

Simply making a mad dash straight for mission objectives often ends in swift disappointment. Often by enemy bullets.

So here are 5 pro tips for moving deliberately across Al Mazrah:

Keep Cover Along Buildings and Terrain

Use Suppressors to Avoid Detection

Listen and Watch for Enemy Movement

Avoid Hotspots and High Traffic Areas

Engage AI Combatants Wisely

Following those general stealth and awareness guidelines prevents most ambushes during travels between objectives.

Now let‘s connect that call!

Activating the Make Contact Contract

Once safely inside the pinged contract area, you‘ll notice a ringing phone labeled "Contract":

![Make Contact Phone Image]

Interact with it and press F on Keyboard or Square on PlayStation controller.

This simple phone activation completes the Make Contact mission!

Completion Rewards and Early Progression

So what exactly does successfully making DMZ contact earn?

Completing even early faction missions provides:

  • XP Boosts: Rank up quicker for better loadout options
  • Mission Unlocks: Progress to higher tiers with more XP/loot rewards
  • Replay Value: Help squadmates complete their contracts for bonus progression

While intro tier missions won‘t make you rich, every little bit of XP and unlock counts in the dangerous world of DMZ extraction ops!

So ping those Make Contact contracts ASAP whenever you infiltration Al Mazrah.

Leveling the Playing DMZ Field

And that wraps up dominating the starter Make Contact mission!

While DMZ can seem intimidating initially, hopefully breaking down the basics around using the Tac Map, traveling safely and activating contracts demystifies the flow.

Soon you‘ll be securing epic weapons blueprints and contaminated keys with confidence across all tiers of faction missions!

For even more DMZ extraction tips, check out my guides on the best hidden stashes or dominating airport control missions.

Let me know which early DMZ contracts you want to master next! I love hearing from readers.

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