Your home between deployments; stations open from the start or by DMZ level: 3D Printer 2, Vendor 5, Gunsmith 10, Dog Tag Case 20, Boss Board after two Orders.
Your home between deployments: offload loot, gear up, take your next Orders; it grows from a foothold into a full base as you deploy [1] [2].
From the start: Operators (Active Duty), DMZ Orders (Orders), Stash and loadout, Firing Range, Survival Kits, Bounty Leaderboard, DMZ Progression (DMZ progression: levels 1–70 and Dog Tag levels), Events and Deploy [2].
Unlocked by playing: 3D Printer at DMZ level 2, the Boss Board after your second DMZ Order, the Vendor (Weapon Vendor) at level 5, the Gunsmith at level 10 and the Dog Tag Case at level 20 [2]. Stations are upgraded at the 3D Printer.
DMZ Cash in the Bank (Wallet), the Stash, Resources and Ingredients are shared by all your Active Duty Operators [2]. What persists between matches: What carries over between matches.
In a party, the FOB looks like the party leader's progress, while each station's menu shows your own progress and items (the developers' Q&A, via a video recap [3]).
From the evidence
The Forward Operating Base, also known as the FOB or the base, is the starting point for deployments. Preparation begins at the FOB.
Players report that the FOB is a walk-around base shared with the squad and acts as a social hub. It is also reported that the base displays party leaders. Furthermore, players state that upgrading the FOB levels up player gear.
The base contains several stations and features reported by players:
- Firing Range, Vendors, and Crafting are reported to be included in the FOB.
- The Vendor can be accessed within the base or through the left side blade menu, unlocking at DMZ Level 5.
- The Gunsmith can be accessed within the base or via the left side blade menu, unlocking at DMZ Level 10.
Related pages
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DMZ News from the Reddit RMA - NO ARMOUR PIERCING ROUNDS - you can rejoin a lobby if you disconnect - Hajin will have 60 players (20 squads) - Tac sprint by default - FOB shows party leaders - Solos queuing will *try* to match against other solo players same for duos. https://t.co/7lFB5KVitc
Gunsmith: How is the Gunsmith Used in DMZ? Unlocks at DMZ Level 10 / Accessed within the FOB, or the left side blade menu. #MW4 #DMZ https://t.co/lpS0EH7kx5
Vendor Unlocks at DMZ Level 5 / Accessed within the FOB, or the left side blade menu. #DMZ #MW4 https://t.co/KiKzIpqs98
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 | DMZ Progression Build out your Traits, stock your stash, and upgrade your F.O.B. to level up your gear for what’s ahead in DMZ. https://t.co/xam5WLrMF8
Welcome to your Forward Operating Base. Every deployment starts and ends here. What you extract matters as you build up your Stash, upgrade your F.O.B., and prepare for the next mission. Your progress in DMZ starts here. 🫡 https://t.co/cjQbhYorKX
Preparation starts at the F.O.B. Build out your Traits, stock your stash, and upgrade your F.O.B. to level up your gear for what’s ahead in DMZ https://t.co/JHpd46jaiy
Sources
- [1]Activision blog, DMZ Deep Dive Part 1: Hajin guide (5 Oct 2026) · callofduty.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- [2]Activision blog, DMZ Deep Dive Part 2: How to Play, the FOB guide (9 Oct 2026) · callofduty.com · read 9 Oct 2026
- [3]Westie (YouTube): DMZ details from Infinity Ward's r/DMZ Q&A (video of 11 Oct 2026) · youtube.com · read 11 Oct 2026