Being a novice is tough in this game. Face it, in RedSec you are fighting 25 or 50 other teams. I'm at 148 and I STILL find it tough.
There are tips that appear on screen before games, like watch the ring of fire, look for civilian vehicles that might have loot, etc. There should be a BIG BANNER that says "STAY WITH YOUR TEAM!". More often than not, people "go solo" right at the start. It's suicide.
And a more accessible practice area would be a big help to beginners. BF4 had a comprehensive practice area right in the game. You didn't have to go searching through other servers.
