While the other members of Bad Company will engage in combat, the game relies upon the player to complete the objectives and kill most of the enemies. Each mission is divided into a series of objectives, often interspersed withcutscenes which simulate the style of war films. The exception to this is the first mission, which is set prior to the rest of the campaign. For most of the narrative, the player takes control of Preston Marlowe, one of the members of the titular “Bad Company”.