Collecting the 12 COG tags in Act 1 of Gears of War Reloaded can be a challenging task. Check this guide for their precise locations.

Act 1, the opening part of the game, contains the highest number of COG Tags. These 12 collectables are essential for players aiming for a completionist run. You can find three COG tags in the 14 Years After E-Day Chapter, two in Trial by Fire, one in Fish in a Barrel, one in Knock Knock, two in Hammer, and the remaining three in China Shop.
Here is a detailed article that contains the detailed locations for all COG tags in Act 1 of the game.
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- All 14 Years After E-Day Chapter COG Tags in Act 1 of Gears of War Reloaded
- All Trial By Fire COG Tags in Act 1 of Gears of War Reloaded
- Fish in a Barrel COG Tag in Act 1 of Gears of War Reloaded
- Knock Knock COG Tag in Act 1 of Gears of War Reloaded
- All Hammer COG Tags in Act 1 of Gears of War Reloaded
- All China Shop COG Tags in Act 1 of Gears of War Reloaded
All 14 Years After E-Day Chapter COG Tags in Act 1 of Gears of War Reloaded

At the beginning of the Act, you need to decide whether to go left or right. To collect the first tag, you need to continue straight on the chosen way until you arrive at a wooden table with a Crimson Omen painted on it. Look near it to collect the first COG tag of the Act.
The second COG tag is located in the prison room, the same room breached by locusts. Now, you need to cross the area until you spot a Crimson Omen on a pillar on your right. Once there, turn right to collect the tag near the fallen debris.
Once you collect the second tag, arrive at the starting location. Now, you need to head outside and take the staircase on your left. Afterward, turn left again to find the final set of COG tags of the Chapter.
All Trial By Fire COG Tags in Act 1 of Gears of War Reloaded

Once the Chapter begins, use the large staircase to move forward. After reaching the top, turn left, then immediately turn right to enter an open area. Head toward the center of this space, where you will find the first COG Tag of the Chapter.
Once you enter a building in the later stages of the Chapter, you will encounter Emergence Holes. Just straight from these, you will find the second COG Tag of the Chapter.
Fish in a Barrel COG Tag in Act 1 of Gears of War Reloaded

At the beginning of the Fish in a Barrel Chapter, you will enter a large area with a statue at the center. Now, clear the courtyard by sealing all the Emergence Holes. Afterward, head to the corner area near the entrance. Once there, you will find the only COG tag of the Chapter next to some debris.
Knock Knock COG Tag in Act 1 of Gears of War Reloaded
In the Knock Knock Chapter, you will be standing in front of the House of Sovereign building with a staircase at the entrance. Just at the start of the stairs, you can collect the COG tag near a white van.
All Hammer COG Tags in Act 1 of Gears of War Reloaded
Once you defend Jack from the Wretches, head back toward the direction the enemies came from. Once you enter a corridor with a large window on your left, locate a cabinet on the right to find the first COG Tag for the Chapter.
As you progress toward the end of the Chapter, you will enter a large church-like hall shortly after destroying the second Seeder. Once you clear all the enemies, head into the next room to find the corpse of Rojas. Look to the right of his body, in the corner of the room, to find the COG Tag.
All China Shop COG Tags in Act 1 of Gears of War Reloaded

At the start of the China Shop chapter, you will notice several corpses nearby. To collect the first COG Tag in this Chapter, turn around and move to the right. Shortly after turning, you will find the tag next to a fallen soldier.
During the Berserker encounter, you need to lure it through a series of doors by dodging its charged attacks. Next, you need to move through the hall and reach the third door, which has a small window above it. Once there, look to the left to find a COG Tag.
After collecting the second tag in the chapter, stand near the main door and wait for the Berserker to charge at you. Just before it hits, move out of the way so it smashes the door open. Once the path is clear, go outside and turn left. Once outside, walk a few steps to find the final COG tag of Act 1 in Gears of War Reloaded on your left.
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