The No Sleep mission is the fifth chapter in Battlefield 6’s campaign, and it’s one of those missions where you really feel the pressure. Playing as MSgt Haz Carter, your objective is straightforward but intense: burn down a Pax cell and prevent a devastating strike on the city. But if you’re a completionist (and let’s be honest, if you’re reading this, you probably are), you’ll want to snag all three dog tag collectibles hidden throughout the mission.
Finding these dog tags isn’t just about bragging rights—they’re essential for completing the “Campaign – No Sleep” challenge, which rewards you with the Gridlock NATO Character Skin. Pair that with the “Mission Ready 5” challenge that unlocks the Home Invasion Player Card Background, and you’ve got some solid reasons to pay attention to your surroundings instead of just sprinting through firefights.
Here’s exactly where to find every dog tag in the No Sleep mission, along with some bonus tips to make your playthrough smoother.
How to Collect Dog Tags in Battlefield 6
Before we dive into specific locations, here’s what you need to know about picking up dog tags:
- PC: Press E to collect
- Xbox: Press X to collect
- PlayStation: Press Square to collect
Dog tags have a distinctive shine or glint that makes them easier to spot in darker areas—keep your eyes peeled for that telltale sparkle. Once collected, each dog tag displays a soldier’s name and date of birth, adding a small narrative detail to the world-building.
If you miss any during your first playthrough, don’t worry. You can replay the mission through mission select and just grab the ones you’re missing without starting from scratch.
Pro Tip: The Perfect Mission for a Stealth Challenge
Here’s something most guides won’t tell you: No Sleep is actually one of the best missions for completing the “Challenge Expert 1” challenge, which requires finishing a mission without firing a single gun (melee, grenades, and gadgets are allowed).
Why? Because you get the Sledgehammer early in the mission—before you even encounter your first enemy. The mission’s layout is fairly linear with smaller, more controlled combat zones compared to the sprawling battlefields in other chapters. If you’re playing on a lower difficulty and want to unlock the Polar Nexus Weapon Camo, this is your golden opportunity.
Combine dog tag hunting with a melee-only run, and you’re knocking out multiple objectives in one go. Check out our Battlefield 6 best tips and tricks guide for more challenge strategies.
Dog Tag #1: Howard Acre
Soldier Info: Howard Acre (U.S. Army – 06 APR 89)
Location: Inside the briefing container at the mission start
How to Find It:
This first collectible is basically impossible to miss if you’re paying even a little bit of attention. Early in the mission, during the “Attend the Acre’s briefing” objective (part of the larger “Assault the Pax Brooklyn HQ” section), you’ll disembark from a helicopter and follow Sgt. Acre to a briefing container.
Once you step inside the container, immediately look to your left. The dog tag is sitting right there on top of a table—it’s literally in plain sight during a story moment where you’re supposed to be listening to dialogue.
My advice: Grab it before the briefing concludes. The game won’t rush you out of this area, so take your time and make sure you’ve collected it before moving forward.
Dog Tag #2: Alexander Kincaid
Soldier Info: Alexander Kincaid (Pax Armata Command – 05 NOV 75)
Location: Inside the room where you communicate with Kincaid via tablet
How to Find It:
This one requires you to actually look around instead of just following objective markers. During the “Clear the Pax HQ” objective (still part of “Assault the Pax Brooklyn HQ”), you’ll progress through the building until you reach a specific door that triggers a cutscene.
In this cutscene, you’ll interact with Kincaid through a tablet—it’s a tense moment where you’re essentially negotiating or confronting him digitally. Once the cutscene ends, don’t immediately leave the room.
Turn around and scan the walls. You’ll spot the second dog tag hanging on a wooden board mounted on the wall. It blends in slightly with the environment, so use that glint effect to help you locate it.
Note: This is the easiest dog tag to miss because the game immediately gives you a new objective that encourages you to push forward. Resist that urge and do a quick 360-degree sweep of the room before exiting.
For more tips on navigating campaign environments efficiently, our Battlefield 6 campaign missions guide has additional walkthroughs.
Dog Tag #3: Omar Ashraf
Soldier Info: Omar Ashraf (Pax Armata Infantry – 07 MAY 99)
Location: Inside the blue container at the construction site
How to Find It:
The third and final dog tag comes during one of the mission’s more chaotic sequences. You’ll have a section where you’re driving a car and chasing a train—classic action movie stuff. Eventually, your car will crash into another vehicle (scripted event, so don’t blame your driving skills), forcing you to dismount near a construction site.
When your objective updates to “Secure the Construction Site” (part of “Stop the Attack”), one of your squad members will actually call attention to a logo on a nearby container. This is the game’s subtle way of pointing you toward the collectible.
Head to the blue shipping container they’re referencing. Inside, you’ll find:
- Weapon pickups
- Ammunition crates
- The final dog tag sitting on top of a table
This container essentially serves as a mini-armory before the final push, so it’s worth checking out anyway for gear. While you’re gearing up, make sure you grab that dog tag before moving to the next combat zone.
Bonus tip: If you’re working on weapon challenges or testing different loadouts, this is a great spot to swap weapons and experiment.
Rewards for Completing No Sleep Collectibles
Finding all three dog tags contributes to completing the “Campaign – No Sleep” challenge, which unlocks:
Gridlock (NATO Character Skin)
This is a solid addition to your character skin collection and gives you some visual variety when playing multiplayer. NATO-themed skins tend to have cleaner, more tactical aesthetics compared to some of the flashier options.
Mission Ready 5 Challenge: Home Invasion (Player Card Background)
This challenge also requires completing the No Sleep mission objectives. The Home Invasion background is a nice cosmetic touch if you’re building out your player profile.
If you’re hunting for more collectibles across the campaign, definitely check out our guide on The Rock mission dog tags for another set of hidden items.
Additional Mission-Specific Strategies
Since No Sleep is a relatively compact mission compared to others in the campaign, here are some extra strategies to maximize your efficiency:
Optimize Your Settings
Make sure your visual settings are tuned properly to spot collectibles. Our settings optimization guide covers the best configurations for both performance and visibility.
Learn Advanced Movement
The construction site section can get hectic. Mastering the combat roll will help you navigate cover more effectively during the final objective.
Experiment With Gadgets
Since this mission gives you access to various gadgets early on, it’s a good opportunity to learn how equipment like the laser designator works before jumping into multiplayer.
Class-Specific Practice
Use campaign missions to get comfortable with different playstyles. If you main Support class or Assault class in multiplayer, try applying those tactics here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Use mission select to replay No Sleep and grab any dog tags you missed without replaying the entire campaign.
No, campaign dog tags are purely for completing challenges and unlocking specific rewards. They’re separate from multiplayer dog tag mechanics.
Dog tag collection is checkpointed. If you pick one up and then die, you won’t need to recollect it when you respawn.
Final Thoughts
The No Sleep mission might be shorter than some of the other campaign chapters in Battlefield 6, but it packs in some solid action and important collectibles. All three dog tags are relatively easy to find once you know where to look—none of them require elaborate puzzle-solving or extreme exploration.
If you’re working through the campaign systematically, I’d recommend grabbing these alongside any weapon or field spec unlocks you’re grinding for. And if you’re feeling ambitious, combine your collectible hunt with that Challenge Expert 1 melee-only run for maximum efficiency.
For more Battlefield 6 content, explore our guides on all game modes, XP farming strategies, and map rankings. The community on Reddit is also super helpful if you get stuck on any challenges.
Now get out there, collect those dog tags, and unlock that Gridlock skin. You’ve got a city to save.
Available on: Steam | PlayStation | Epic Games Store
