In Helldivers 2 between crossfire, explosions, and turrets that can’t tell friend from foe, it’s easy to get taken out by your own teammates – or yourself, if you’re especially unlucky. If you find yourself forward of the rest of your team, it’s a good idea to dive prone and fight from the ground.
In this position, you’ll be too low for turrets to hit and present a much smaller accidental target for your teammates. Just be sure that your flanks are secure – it’s impossible to move quickly while you’re prone in Helldivers 2.