Hiddnfox

How do I get the squad to follow me? I have only been getting the patrol mission at first. ( I keep crashing all the time, just think its Arma though cause it crashes on me alot) anyway after I get the patrol mission then it tells me to go talk to a pilot. I do then there is like a 10 minute short film watching me take off then i'm dropped off all by myself. Is this how its supposed to be? no squad mates at all? Can I just drive there instead of taking a chopper?