Two of Battlefield 6’s most useful carbines sit behind a pair of multi‑step “Danger Close” assignments. Finish them and you’ll add the QBZ‑192 and the SG 553R to your arsenal—well ahead of where they unlock by raw rank progression. Here’s what each assignment asks for, when they become available, and the quickest way to get them done in multiplayer.

When the Danger Close assignments unlock

Danger Close challenges don’t appear until you reach Rank 23. Progress is not retroactive, so any carbine kills or damage earned before Rank 23 won’t count toward these tasks.

Danger Close challenges and rewards (requirements list)

Challenge Requirements Reward
Danger Close 1
  • Get 250 kills while aiming down sights (ADS) with Carbines
  • Inflict 10,000 damage with Carbines
 QBZ‑192
Danger Close 2
  • Get 100 kills with the QBZ‑192 or M277
  • Perform 300 headshots with Carbines
 SG 553R; “Protected” player card title

Carbines fill the gap between assault rifles and SMGs, favoring close‑to‑mid engagements and quick target transitions. Lean into that profile to speed up both assignments.

Fastest way to finish Danger Close 1 (ADS kills and damage)

Prioritize small maps and high‑contact modes. Domination and King of the Hill keep fights tight and frequent; Team Deathmatch also works well. Large‑scale modes on sprawling maps slow your pace and dilute carbine advantages.

  • Always ADS: only ADS kills count toward the 250‑kill target. Hip‑fire doesn’t move that counter.
  • Farm damage efficiently: chip multiple enemies before reloading and finish with ADS to progress both the 10,000 damage and ADS kill requirements at once.

Once complete, equip the QBZ‑192 immediately to start banking progress for Danger Close 2.

Fastest way to finish Danger Close 2 (QBZ‑192/M277 kills and headshots)

Keep playing on close‑quarters playlists. You need 100 kills with the QBZ‑192 or M277, and 300 headshots with any carbine.

  • Use the QBZ‑192 for the 100‑kill requirement as soon as you unlock it. Every kill pushes that counter.
  • Hunt headshots with carbines across all matches: the headshot counter doesn’t require the QBZ‑192 specifically. Short bursts at chest level with a slight pull to the head help land consistent headshots in hectic fights.

Expect Danger Close 2 to take longer than the first—headshots are the bottleneck. Sticking to tight lanes and choke points increases your headshot frequency.

Where to track your progress

From the main menu, open the Challenges tab, then Assignments > Weapon. “Danger Close” sits near the top of that list with current totals for each requirement. Use this to decide when to switch focus between ADS kills, total damage, headshot hunting, or the specific QBZ‑192/M277 kill count.

Note: if you don’t see Danger Close listed, you haven’t reached Rank 23 yet.

What the unlocks deliver

QBZ‑192: a versatile carbine that arrives with a bipod attachment slot, giving it unexpected stability when posted up while still handling well in close quarters.

SG 553R: a high‑damage carbine that rewards precise shooting—the perfect payoff for a headshot‑heavy assignment.

The quickest path is simple: hit Rank 23, live in small‑map modes, ADS for every carbine kill until the QBZ‑192 drops, then run it exclusively while stacking carbine headshots. Keep an eye on the assignment counters between matches and adjust your focus so no requirement lags behind.