Battlefield 6 'The Rock' Mission: All 3 Dog Tag Collectibles

Battlefield 6‘s campaign missions pack more than just explosive set pieces and intense firefights—they hide collectibles that reward thorough exploration. The second mission, “The Rock,” takes you on a thrilling infiltration of Gibraltar’s coastal defenses, and tucked throughout this mission are 3 Dog Tag collectibles waiting to be discovered.

Here’s the thing about collectibles in Battlefield campaigns: they’re easy to miss if you’re just blasting through objectives. I completely overlooked two of these Dog Tags on my first playthrough because I was too focused on landing headshots with the sniper rifle. Don’t make my mistake—this guide ensures you grab all three in one run.

What You’ll Earn:
Collecting all 3 Dog Tags in “The Rock” unlocks the “Danger Ahead” Player Card Background, a cosmetic reward that shows off your completionist dedication. While it’s not as substantial as the character skins you’ll unlock in later campaign missions, it’s still a nice trophy for your efforts.

Let’s dive into the exact locations, complete with context clues so you’ll never wonder if you’re in the right spot.

Table of Contents

Mission Context: What Is ‘The Rock’?

Before we hunt collectibles, let’s set the stage.

Mission Overview:
“The Rock” is Battlefield 6’s second campaign mission, putting you in the boots of an elite NATO operator conducting a high-stakes insertion into Gibraltar. Your objective? Neutralize the massive coastal artillery guns that are shredding NATO naval forces attempting to approach the strategic peninsula.

Gameplay Highlights:

Tactical parachute insertion under cover of darkness
Long-range sniper engagements against Pax Armata defenders
Infiltration through Gibraltar’s underground tunnels and historical war museums
Close-quarters combat clearing fortified positions
Dramatic finale destroying anti-aircraft artillery

This mission showcases Battlefield 6’s strength: blending large-scale warfare with intimate tactical moments. The Dog Tags are scattered throughout, rewarding players who take time to explore between firefights.

Previous Mission Collectibles:
If you missed collectibles in the first mission “Always Faithful,” don’t worry—you can replay any campaign mission from the main menu. That mission also introduces core mechanics like the Laser Designator gadget that become essential in multiplayer.

How to Collect Dog Tags (Controls & Mechanics)

Before we locate them, here’s what you need to know about the collection process.

Pickup Controls

PC: Press E
Xbox: Press X
PlayStation: Press Square

Simple enough, but timing matters—you need to be close and facing the collectible directly.

Visual Identification

Dog Tags aren’t difficult to spot if you’re paying attention:

✨ They shine/glint with a subtle light effect
✨ They’re usually on elevated surfaces (boxes, desks, ledges)
✨ They appear as small metallic objects distinct from environmental clutter

Pro Tip: If you’re struggling to spot collectibles, adjusting your visual settings can help. Increasing brightness slightly and ensuring ambient occlusion isn’t too aggressive makes collectibles pop more against darker backgrounds.

What Dog Tags Display

Upon collection, you’ll see:

Soldier’s name (typically a nod to military history or developer easter eggs)
Date of birth (adds narrative context)
Collection confirmation (progress toward the mission’s total)

These aren’t just random collectibles—they represent fallen soldiers, adding gravitas to what could have been generic pick-ups. DICE deserves credit for this storytelling detail.

Dog Tag #1: Starting Area Coastal Gun

Location: Mission start, immediately after parachute landing
Difficulty: Easy (you literally land next to it)
Missable Factor: High (most players run forward with their squad)

Detailed Location Guide

Step-by-Step:

Complete your parachute insertion and land on Gibraltar’s elevated terrain
DO NOT immediately follow your squad leader (this is where most players miss it)
Turn 180 degrees from where your squad is heading
Look for the large coastal artillery gun behind you (massive naval cannon)
Move toward the right side of the gun emplacement
Look for concrete fortification blocks near the gun’s base
Spot a small black equipment box positioned by the concrete
The Dog Tag sits on top of this box, glinting in the low light

Visual Landmark: The coastal gun is impossible to miss—it’s the dominant structure at the mission start. The black box is military-style equipment storage, the kind you’d expect to find at an artillery position.

Why Players Miss This:
Your squad leader immediately starts moving forward, creating urgency to follow. The game’s pacing encourages forward momentum, so most players never turn around. Resist that impulse for 15 seconds and this collectible is yours.

Tactical Note:
There are no enemies in the immediate starting area, so you have complete freedom to explore safely. Take your time, grab the Dog Tag, and then proceed with the mission.

Dog Tag #2: Underground War Museum

Location: Mid-mission, inside Gibraltar’s underground museum section
Difficulty: Medium (requires specific route deviation)
Missable Factor: Very High (off the main path behind a roped-off area)

Detailed Location Guide

Mission Context:
Much later in “The Rock,” you and your squad leader infiltrate Gibraltar’s underground tunnel network, which has been converted into a historical war museum. This section provides atmospheric storytelling about the location’s military significance through World War II exhibits.

Step-by-Step:

Progress until you enter the underground museum (unmistakable—mannequins, displays, historical artifacts)
Walk past the aircraft display on your left (World War II era plane)
Descend the short flight of stairs with your squad leader
Look immediately to your left after reaching the bottom
Spot the mannequin seated at a desk (appears to be a radio operator or signals intelligence personnel)
Jump over the rope barrier that blocks access to the display
Examine the desk where the mannequin is positioned
The Dog Tag rests on the desk, representing a Second World War soldier

Dog Tag #2: Underground War Museum in Battlefield 2

Visual Landmarks:

WWII aircraft on left before stairs
Short staircase descent (only 4-5 steps)
Mannequin at desk immediately visible after stairs
Rope barrier clearly marking “exhibit” area
Period-appropriate desk with radio equipment props

Bonus Achievement Opportunity:

While in the museum section, you can unlock an Achievement/Trophy by destroying 10 mannequins during the ensuing firefight.

How to Trigger:

The museum section becomes a combat zone shortly after collecting this Dog Tag
Use firearms, melee, or explosives to destroy mannequins
Look for at least one fuel canister that can be detonated for multi-mannequin destruction
Achievement/Trophy pops after the 10th mannequin is destroyed

This is a fun easter egg that adds levity to an otherwise intense mission. If you’re working toward 100% completion, don’t skip this.

Why Players Miss This:
The rope barrier creates a psychological “do not enter” signal. Most players assume museum exhibits are purely decorative background elements, not interactive areas containing collectibles. The squad leader also continues forward, creating pressure to keep moving.

Pro Tip: If you’re struggling with any combat sections on higher difficulties (especially the museum firefight), check our best settings guide to optimize your aim sensitivity and visual clarity. Settings can make a surprising difference in campaign combat effectiveness.

Dog Tag #3: Shipping Container Near Final AAA Gun

Location: Near mission’s end, during the final defensive clearing operation
Difficulty: Medium-High (combat-heavy area, easy to rush past)
Missable Factor: High (players focused on combat, not exploration)

Detailed Location Guide

Mission Context:
You’re approaching the mission’s climax—clearing out the last remaining Pax Armata defenders before your squad can destroy the final anti-aircraft artillery gun. This is a heated combat section with elevated sniper positions and numerous hostiles.

Step-by-Step:

Progress to the final combat arena (open area with multiple enemy positions)
Clear most opposition from your elevated vantage point (you’ll naturally have high ground as you approach)
From your elevated position, look down toward the combat area
Identify a light brown/tan shipping container (standard 20-foot cargo container)
Focus on the western end of this container (the end facing away from your approach direction)
Move down to the container once the area is relatively secure
Look for several items clustered at the container’s west end, including:
- Combat knife/dagger stuck in the container wall
- Military equipment scattered around
The Dog Tag hangs from the embedded dagger

Visual Landmarks:

Light brown shipping container (distinctive color against environment)
Elevated approach angle (you’re looking DOWN at the container initially)
Dagger visibly stuck in container wall (unique visual marker)
Western end specifically (opposite from your approach)
Final AAA gun visible in the background

Combat Considerations:

This is an active combat zone, so tactical considerations matter:

Recommended Approach:

Clear enemies from distance first (use your sniper rifle from elevation)
Eliminate immediate threats around the container area
Create a brief safe window to collect the Dog Tag
Grab the collectible quickly and return to cover

Don’t get tunnel vision on the collectible while enemies are still active. If you’re taking fire, finish the combat encounter first, then backtrack for the Dog Tag.

Why Players Miss This:

Reason #1: Combat Intensity
The final sections of “The Rock” are action-packed. Players are focused on survival and objective completion, not scouring for collectibles.

Reason #2: Forward Momentum
Once you clear this area, the mission pushes you forward toward the climactic finale. There’s no natural reason to examine shipping containers in the heat of battle.

Reason #3: Container Positioning
The Dog Tag is on the western end, which may be the far side depending on your approach angle. Players naturally look at faces of containers they approach from, not the opposite sides.

Pro Tip: If you’re grinding through the campaign for rewards and working toward unlocking content for multiplayer classes, remember that Danger Close challenges in multiplayer have similarities to explosive gameplay moments in the campaign. Practice makes perfect across both modes.

Rewards: What You Get for All 3 Dog Tags

Unlocked Reward:
“Danger Ahead” Player Card Background

What Is This Reward?

Player Card Backgrounds are cosmetic elements that customize your profile appearance in:

Multiplayer lobbies
End-of-round scoreboards
Player profile displays
Social menu interactions

Visual Style:
Based on the name “Danger Ahead,” expect Gibraltar-themed imagery, possibly incorporating coastal artillery, warning symbols, or mission-specific iconography. It’s not a game-changing reward, but it’s a badge of honor showing you explored thoroughly.

Comparing Campaign Rewards

“The Rock” (Mission 2):
✅ Danger Ahead Player Card Background (collectibles reward)

Later Missions:
🎨 Character skins unlock in missions 4, 5, 8, and 9 (significantly better rewards)

Translation: If you’re primarily interested in unlocking character cosmetics through the campaign, the truly premium rewards come later. However, completionists will still want the Danger Ahead background for 100% campaign completion.

Is It Worth the Effort?

For Completionists: Absolutely. It takes less than 5 minutes of extra time across an entire mission playthrough.

For Casual Players: If you’re only doing one campaign run, you might skip collectible hunting and focus on enjoying the story.

For Unlock Grinders: Moderate value. Player Card Backgrounds are nice, but the real campaign value is in those later character skin unlocks.

Replaying Missions for Missed Collectibles

Missed a Dog Tag on your first playthrough? No problem.

How to Replay Campaign Missions

Return to Main Menu
Select Campaign
Choose Mission Select
Pick “The Rock”
Collectibles carry over upon replay completion

Important Notes:

✅ You don’t lose progress on other missions
✅ Difficulty can be changed for easier collectible runs
✅ Only the specific mission needs completion again, not the entire campaign
✅ Dog Tags are permanently unlocked once collected (even if you quit mid-mission after grabbing them)

Speed Run Strategy:

If you’re replaying purely for collectibles:

Set difficulty to Easy
Sprint past non-essential combat encounters
Focus exclusively on reaching collectible locations
Quit to menu after collecting the third Dog Tag (progress saves immediately)

This minimizes replay time—you can grab all three Dog Tags in under 20 minutes with this approach.

Achievement/Trophy Hunters: Museum Mannequins

Since we’re in “The Rock,” let’s cover the related achievement.

“Museum Mayhem” (Unofficial Name)

Requirement: Destroy 10 mannequins during the underground museum firefight
Type: Mission-specific achievement/trophy
Difficulty: Easy (with awareness)

How to Complete:

Method 1: Systematic Shooting

During the museum firefight, deliberately target mannequins between killing enemies
Pistol or rifle fire works—mannequins break after 2-3 hits
Track your count mentally (no UI counter)

Method 2: Explosive Efficiency

Locate fuel canisters in the museum area (at least one confirmed)
Position yourself so multiple mannequins are near the canister
Shoot the canister for multi-mannequin destruction
Clean up remaining mannequins with firearms

Method 3: Grenade Spam

If you have grenades available, toss them into mannequin-dense areas
Explosive radius typically destroys 2-4 mannequins per grenade

Why This Matters:

Combining Dog Tag #2 collection with this achievement makes the museum section incredibly efficient. You’re already exploring off-path for the collectible—might as well grab the achievement simultaneously.

“The Rock” Mission Tips for Higher Difficulties

If you’re attempting the mission on Veteran or Hardcore difficulty, collectible hunting becomes riskier.

General Survival Tips

Sniper Sections:

Prioritize headshots for instant kills (body shots alert enemies on higher difficulties)
Use terrain defilade to break line of sight after shots
Maintain distance—Gibraltar’s elevation favors long-range engagement

Close Quarters Combat:

The museum firefight is particularly deadly on higher difficulties
Use cover aggressively—expose only when firing
Flashbangs and grenades are your friends in confined spaces

Final Push:

The shipping container area (Dog Tag #3 location) has overwhelming enemy numbers on Hardcore
Clear from elevation systematically before descending
Don’t rush for the collectible while under fire

Settings Optimization:

If you’re struggling, your gameplay settings might need adjustment:

Lower mouse/controller sensitivity for steadier sniper aim
Increase FOV to 100-110 for better peripheral awareness in close quarters
Enable hit markers to confirm kills in chaotic firefights
Boost dialogue volume to hear tactical callouts clearly

The campaign is surprisingly challenging on higher difficulties—optimized settings legitimately improve your chances.

Connecting Campaign to Multiplayer

“The Rock” isn’t just a standalone mission—it teaches mechanics relevant to multiplayer.

Skills That Transfer

Long-Range Engagement:
The sniper-focused gameplay in “The Rock” directly prepares you for Recon Class challenges in multiplayer, particularly Deadeye challenges requiring precision long-range eliminations.

Objective-Based Combat:
Clearing enemy positions before advancing mirrors Conquest and Breakthrough game modes. Practice here, dominate in all game modes.

Equipment Familiarization:
Weapons and gadgets used in “The Rock” are available in multiplayer. Campaign time is essentially free practice without K/D consequences.

Map Awareness:
While Gibraltar isn’t a multiplayer map, the tactical thinking—using elevation, identifying choke points, recognizing cover—applies to every map in multiplayer.

Complete Campaign Collectibles Roadmap

“The Rock” is just one piece of the collectibles puzzle.

Full Campaign Collectibles Overview

Mission 1: “Always Faithful”

3 Dog Tags (separate guide available)
Introduces collectible mechanics

Mission 2: “The Rock” (this guide)

3 Dog Tags
Rewards: Danger Ahead Player Card Background
Bonus: Mannequin destruction achievement

Missions 3-9:

Additional collectibles throughout
Missions 4, 5, 8, and 9 reward character skins (high priority)

Why Full Completion Matters:

Beyond cosmetic rewards, full campaign completion:

Unlocks “Campaign Veteran” achievements/trophies
Provides substantial XP for multiplayer progression
Teaches mechanics for every class (campaign forces diverse gameplay)
Grants premium cosmetics without grinding multiplayer challenges

If you’re serious about maximizing your account’s cosmetic collection, campaign completion is non-negotiable. It’s the fastest route to several exclusive character skins that multiplayer-only players won’t have.

Community Resources & Discussion

Want to discuss strategies or show off your collectibles?

Official Platforms:

EA Battlefield 6 Hub – Official updates and patch notes
Steam Community Discussions – PC player strategy sharing
Battlefield 6 Subreddit – Active community for tips and guides

Console-Specific:

PlayStation Store Page – PS5-specific discussion
Epic Games Community – Alternative PC platform community

The Reddit community particularly excels at collectible location help. If you’re stuck, posting a screenshot usually gets quick responses from veteran players.

Quick Reference Checklist

Use this for your collectible run:

Pre-Mission:

☐ Set difficulty to Easy (if replaying for collectibles only)
☐ Review all three locations
☐ Prepare for museum mannequin achievement

Dog Tag #1:

☐ Land from parachute insertion
☐ Turn 180 degrees (DON’T follow squad immediately)
☐ Locate coastal gun on right side
☐ Find black box near concrete
☐ Collect Dog Tag

Dog Tag #2:

☐ Enter underground museum
☐ Pass aircraft on left
☐ Descend short stairs
☐ Look left for mannequin at desk
☐ Jump rope barrier
☐ Collect Dog Tag from desk
☐ Bonus: Destroy 10 mannequins during firefight

Dog Tag #3:

☐ Reach final combat area (near last AAA gun)
☐ Clear enemies from elevated position
☐ Look down for light brown shipping container
☐ Move to western end of container
☐ Find dagger stuck in wall
☐ Collect Dog Tag hanging from dagger

Post-Mission:

☐ Verify “Danger Ahead” Player Card Background unlocked
☐ Check achievements/trophies for museum challenge
☐ Continue to next mission or replay for missed collectibles

Why Collectibles Matter

Look, I get it—some players just want to shoot things and complete objectives. Collectibles can feel like arbitrary padding.

But here’s the thing: Battlefield 6’s campaign collectibles serve a purpose beyond just rewarding exploration. They force you to slow down and appreciate the environmental storytelling DICE crafted. The Dog Tags aren’t random—they represent soldiers who fought in these locations throughout history.

The museum section, in particular, is a love letter to Gibraltar’s actual military significance. The Dog Tag there connects you to real historical context, even in a fictional near-future conflict.

Plus, from a purely practical standpoint, the 10-15 minutes spent grabbing collectibles across the entire campaign unlocks cosmetics that would take hours of multiplayer grinding to achieve otherwise. That’s efficient progression.

So grab those Dog Tags, earn that Player Card Background, and move forward knowing you didn’t miss anything “The Rock” had to offer.

What’s Next?

Continue Your Campaign Journey:

Progress to Mission 3 and beyond
Focus on missions 4, 5, 8, and 9 for character skin rewards
Complete all collectibles for 100% campaign achievement

Apply Campaign Skills to Multiplayer:

Use sniper practice for Recon mastery
Apply tactical thinking to Assault Class challenges
Master explosive gameplay for Danger Close challenges

Optimize Your Overall Experience:

Review complete weapons list for best campaign loadouts
Check XP farming strategies for efficient leveling
Master combat roll mechanics for campaign survival

The battlefield awaits, soldier. Now go collect those Dog Tags.

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