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Military unit infobox

A military unit infobox may be used to summarize information about an individual military unit or formation, such as a regiment or division..

The infobox should be added using the Script error: No such module "Template link general". template, as shown below:


Usage

Military unit infobox

A military unit infobox may be used to summarize information about an individual military unit or formation, such as a regiment or division..

The infobox should be added using the Script error: No such module "Template link general". template, as shown below:

Template loop detected: Template:Generic template demo

{{Infobox military unit
| unit_name =
| native_name =
| image =
| alt =
| caption =
| dates =
| country =
| countries =
| allegiance =
| branch =
| type =
| role =
| size =
| command_structure =
| garrison =
| garrison_label =
| nickname =
| patron =
| motto =
| colors = <!-- or | colours = -->
| colors_label = <!-- or | colours_label = -->
| march =
| mascot =
| anniversaries =
| equipment =
| equipment_label =
| battles =
| decorations =
| battle_honours =
| battle_honours_label =
| disbanded =
| flying_hours =
| website =
<!-- Commanders -->
| current_commander =
| commander1 =
| commander1_label =
| commander2 =
| commander2_label =
| commander3 =
| commander3_label =
| commander4 =
| commander4_label =
| commander5 =
| commander5_label =
| commander6 =
| commander6_label =
| commander7 =
| commander7_label =
| commander8 =
| commander8_label =
| commander9 =
| commander9_label =
| notable_commanders =
<!-- Insignia -->
| identification_symbol =
| identification_symbol_label =
| identification_symbol_2 =
| identification_symbol_2_label =
| identification_symbol_3 =
| identification_symbol_3_label =
| identification_symbol_4 =
| identification_symbol_4_label =
| identification_symbol_5 =
| identification_symbol_5_label =
<!-- Aircraft -->
| aircraft_attack =
| aircraft_bomber =
| aircraft_electronic =
| aircraft_fighter =
| aircraft_helicopter =
| aircraft_helicopter_attack =
| aircraft_helicopter_cargo =
| aircraft_helicopter_multirole =
| aircraft_helicopter_observation =
| aircraft_helicopter_transport =
| aircraft_helicopter_trainer =
| aircraft_helicopter_utility =
| aircraft_interceptor =
| aircraft_patrol =
| aircraft_recon =
| aircraft_trainer =
| aircraft_transport =
| aircraft_tanker =
| aircraft_general =
}}

Note: When using parameters, avoid the ambiguous abbreviation "N/A", and instead use "unknown" or "none". All subjective or qualitative judgements and numerical quantities or statistics must be cited to a reliable source (see WP:MILMOS#CITE).

  • unit_name – the formal name of the unit.
  • imageoptional – an image of the unit insignia (cap badges, tartan or colours), if available; other images may be used if this cannot be obtained. The image must be given in the form [[File:Example.jpg|300px]]; in particular, the thumb attribute must not be selected.
  • captionoptional – the text to be placed below the image.
  • dates – the period (usually in years) when the unit was active; alternately, the dates may be indicated by using one—or both—of the separate start_date and end_date parameters.
  • countryoptional – if the unit is part of the armed forces of a sovereign state, the name of that state.
  • allegianceoptional – used to indicate the allegiance of units which are not part of the regular armed forces of a sovereign state; can usually be omitted otherwise. In the case of National Guard or Naval Militia units, the State of origin should be indicated.
  • branchoptional – the service branch, in militaries that have them; typically army, navy, air force, etc.
  • typeoptional – the general type of unit, e.g., cavalry, infantry, artillery, etc. More specific types (airborne infantry, light cavalry, etc.) may be given as appropriate.
  • roleoptional – typical strategic or tactical use of unit, e.g., shock troop, special operations, mechanized infantry, ceremonial guard, etc.
  • sizeoptional – the size of the unit; this may include both average and lifetime figures, and should indicate equipment (planes, tanks, cannon, etc.) where applicable. For U.S. units, this should only include Organic elements, not Assigned or Attached elements.
  • command_structureoptional – the larger unit(s) of which the unit is a part. This should not be used to provide an exhaustive history of the unit, which is more appropriate in the article itself, for units existing over a long period. For complicated cases, using the auxiliary command structure box may be appropriate.
  • garrisonoptional – location of the unit's home base; this is generally applicable only to units in existence.
  • garrison_labeloptional – the label to use for the garrison field (above).
  • nicknameoptional – any commonly-used nicknames for the unit.
  • patronoptional – the patron the unit was named after; this is only applicable in armed forces where units are named after individuals.
  • mottooptional – the official unit motto (with translation, if necessary).
  • colorsoptional – the unit colors; this may refer to either the actual colors used on the uniform, or to the colours of the unit.
  • colors_labeloptional – the label to use for the colors field (above).
  • marchoptional – the tune(s) commonly or officially played when the unit ceremonially marches; there may be several.
  • mascotoptional – any official or unofficial animal or character maintained by the unit.
  • equipmentoptional – for units strongly associated with specific equipment or vehicles, such as tanks, artillery, or aircraft, a brief list of the notable types used by the unit; if the number of entries is large, it is recommended that this field not be used, and that the full list be given in the article text instead.
  • equipment_labeloptional – the label to use for the equipment field (above).
  • battlesoptional – any notable engagements in which the unit participated. The decision of what constitutes a notable engagement is left to the editors of the specific article.
  • battles_labeloptional – the label to use for the battles field (above); this defaults to "Engagements" if left blank.
  • anniversariesoptional – any anniversaries that a unit celebrates.
  • decorationsoptional – any decorations (such as the Presidential Unit Citation) that the unit as a whole has received.
  • battle_honoursoptional – for units in countries that award some type of formal battle honours, the battle honours that the unit has received; while this may have some overlap with the battles field above, the two are not necessarily equivalent.
  • battle_honours_labeloptional – the label to use for the battle_honours field (above); this defaults to "Battle honours" if left blank.
  • disbandedoptional – for units that have been disbanded, the dates and any other relevant notes regarding the disbanding.
  • flying_hoursoptional – if the formation is an aerial one, the total hours flown.
  • websiteoptional – the official website of the formation, if any.

Commander parameters:

The infobox allows for up to three current commanders to be specified; the exact roles or titles of these individuals should be specified via the corresponding label parameters.

  • commander1optional – a current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.
  • commander1_labeloptional – the label to use for the field above; for historical reasons, this defaults to "Current commander" if left blank.
  • commander2optional – a second current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.
  • commander2_labeloptional – the label to use for the field above; for historical reasons, this defaults to "Ceremonial chief" if left blank.
  • commander3optional – a third current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.
  • commander3_labeloptional – the label to use for the field above; for historical reasons, this defaults to "Colonel of the Regiment" if left blank.
  • commander4optional – a fourth current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.
  • commander4_labeloptional – the label to use for the field above; for historical reasons, this defaults to "Command Sergeant Major" if left blank.
  • commander5optional – a fifth current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.
  • commander5_labeloptional – the label to use for the field above; defaults to "Commander".
  • commander6optional – a sixth current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.
  • commander6_labeloptional – the label to use for the field above; defaults to "Commander".
  • commander7optional – a seventh current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.
  • commander7_labeloptional – the label to use for the field above; defaults to "Commander".
  • commander8optional – an eighth current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.
  • commander8_labeloptional – the label to use for the field above; defaults to "Commander".
  • commander9optional – a ninth current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.
  • commander9_labeloptional – the label to use for the field above; defaults to "Commander".
  • notable_commandersoptional – any notable former commanders of the unit; judgement of notability is left to individual article editors.

Insignia parameters:

  • identification_symboloptional – the unit's identification symbol (such as a patch, tartan, or tactical identification flash).
  • identification_symbol_labeloptional – the label to use for the identification symbol field (above).
  • identification_symbol_2optional – another identification symbol.
  • identification_symbol_2_labeloptional – the label to use for the second identification symbol field (above).
  • identification_symbol_3optional – another identification symbol.
  • identification_symbol_3_labeloptional – the label to use for the third identification symbol field (above).
  • identification_symbol_4optional – another identification symbol.
  • identification_symbol_4_labeloptional – the label to use for the fourth identification symbol field (above).
  • identification_symbol_5optional – another identification symbol.
  • identification_symbol_5_labeloptional – the label to use for the fourth identification symbol field (above).

Aircraft parameters:

  • aircraft_attackoptional – for aviation units, the attack aircraft flown by the unit.
  • aircraft_bomberoptional – for aviation units, the bomber aircraft flown by the unit.
  • aircraft_electronicoptional – for aviation units, the electronic warfare aircraft flown by the unit.
  • aircraft_fighteroptional – for aviation units, the fighter aircraft flown by the unit.
  • aircraft_helicopteroptional – for aviation units, the helicopter aircraft flown by the unit.
  • aircraft_helicopter_attackoptional – for aviation units, the attack helicopter aircraft flown by the unit.
  • aircraft_helicopter_cargooptional – for aviation units, the cargo helicopter aircraft flown by the unit.
  • aircraft_helicopter_multiroleoptional – for aviation units, the multirole helicopter aircraft flown by the unit.
  • aircraft_helicopter_observationoptional – for aviation units, the observation helicopter aircraft flown by the unit.
  • aircraft_helicopter_traineroptional – for aviation units, the trainer helicopter aircraft flown by the unit.
  • aircraft_helicopter_utilityoptional – for aviation units, the utility helicopter aircraft flown by the unit.
  • aircraft_interceptoroptional – for aviation units, the interceptor aircraft flown by the unit.
  • aircraft_patroloptional – for aviation units, the patrol aircraft flown by the unit.
  • aircraft_reconoptional – for aviation units, the reconnaissance aircraft flown by the unit.
  • aircraft_traineroptional – for aviation units, the trainer aircraft flown by the unit.
  • aircraft_transportoptional – for aviation units, the transport aircraft flown by the unit.
  • aircraft_tankeroptional – for aviation units, the aerial refueling aircraft flown by the unit.
  • aircraft_generaloptional – for aviation units, where aircraft used do not fit well into the above categories.

Note that the various xyz_label fields above are intended for overriding the default labels on these fields as needed for particular countries or services; in most cases, however, the default value is sufficient, and the fields need not be included.


Command structure box

A command structure box may be used to summarize information about an individual military unit's parent and subordinate units; it should generally be used in conjunction with Script error: No such module "Template link general".. If needed, multiple boxes may be used to show the unit's command structure during different periods.

The box should be added using the Script error: No such module "Template link general". template, as shown below:

{{Infobox command structure
| name = 
| date =
| parent =
| subordinate =
}}

Note: When using parameters, avoid the ambiguous abbreviation "N/A", and instead use "unknown" or "none". All subjective or qualitative judgements and numerical quantities or statistics must be cited to a reliable source (see WP:MILMOS#CITE).

  • name – the name of the unit or formation.
  • dateoptional – the dates during which the given structure was in place.
  • parentoptional – the unit's parent unit.
  • subordinateoptional – the unit's subordinate units.


Infobox service record

Combat service
Part of 7. Unterseebootsflottille (1938–41)
Identification codes M 18 837 (feldpost)
Commanders Günther Prien (1938–41)
Operations 10 patrols
Victories 30 ships (162,769 GRT) sunk,
1 warship (29,150 tons) sunk,
8 ships (62,751 GRT) damaged

A service record box may be used to summarize information about an individual military unit's or ship's service history; it should generally be used in conjunction with the appropriate primary infobox. If needed, multiple boxes may be used to separate the service record for different periods; for example, a unit that fought in several wars may have separate boxes for each.

The box should be added using the Script error: No such module "Template link general". template, as shown below:

{{Infobox service record
| is_ship =
| is_multi =
| label = 
| partof =
| codes =
| commanders =
| operations =
| victories =
| awards =
}}

Note: When using parameters, avoid the ambiguous abbreviation "N/A", and instead use "unknown" or "none". All subjective or qualitative judgements and numerical quantities or statistics must be cited to a reliable source (see WP:MILMOS#CITE).

  • is_shipoptional – "yes" if the box is being used inside a compound ship infobox.
  • is_multioptional – "yes" if multiple instances of the box are being used inside a single compound ship infobox.
  • labeloptional – the label to use for the box; this defaults to "Service record" if left blank.
  • partofoptional – the unit or formation of which the subject unit or ship was a part; multiple units may be listed with the corresponding dates.
  • codesoptional – the identification codes carried by the unit or ship; these should generally be labeled according to what the code indicates.
  • commandersoptional – the notable commanding officers for the period covered.
  • operationsoptional – the operations (such as battles, wars, campaigns, patrols, cruises, etc.) in which the subject unit or ship participated; these may be given as a list, or described in a more condensed form.
  • victoriesoptional – the victories or successes in the subject's service history. For units, this may be battles won; for submarines or merchant raiders, the ships and tonnage sunk; and so forth.
  • awardsoptional – the awards, decorations, or other honors received by the subject unit or ship.


Example

502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment
502 Parachute Infantry Regiment COA.PNG
502d PIR Coat of Arms
Active 1942–present
Country United States
Branch Army
Type Parachute infantry
Part of 101st Airborne Division
Garrison/HQ Fort Campbell
Nickname(s) "Five-Oh-Deuce" or "The Deuce"
Motto Strike
Engagements World War II

War on Terrorism

Decorations Presidential Unit Citation (5),
Valorous Unit Award (5),
Croix de Guerre
Commanders
Notable
commanders
George V. H. Moseley, Jr.,
John H. Michaelis
{{Infobox military unit
| unit_name = 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment
| image = [[File:502 Parachute Infantry Regiment COA.PNG]]
| caption = 502d PIR Coat of Arms
| nickname = "Five-Oh-Deuce" or "The Deuce"
| motto = ''Strike''
| colors =
| march =
| ceremonial_chief =
| type = [[Parachute infantry]]
| branch = [[United States Army|Army]]
| dates = 1942–present
| country = United States
| allegiance =
| command_structure = [[101st Airborne Division]]
| size =
| specialization =
| current_commander =
| garrison = [[Fort Campbell]]
| garrison_label =
| battles = [[World War II]]<br>
*[[Western Front (World War II)|European War]]<br>
*[[Invasion of Normandy|Battle of Normandy]]<br>
*[[Operation Market Garden]]<br>
*[[Battle of the Bulge]]<br>
[[War on Terrorism]]<br>
*[[Iraq War]]
**[[Operation Iraqi Freedom]]
| notable_commanders = [[George V. H. Moseley, Jr.]],<br>[[John H. Michaelis]]
| anniversaries =
| decorations = [[Presidential Unit Citation (United States)|Presidential Unit Citation]] (5),<br> [[Valorous Unit Award]] (5),<br> [[Croix de Guerre]]
}}

Microformat

The HTML mark-up produced by this template includes an hCard microformat that makes an organization's details readily parsable by computer programs. This aids tasks such as the cataloguing of articles and maintenance of databases. For more information about the use of microformats on Wikipedia, please visit the Microformat WikiProject.

Subtemplates
  • Use {{start date}} for the date on which an organisation was "established", "founded", "opened" or otherwise started, unless that date is before 1583 CE.
  • Use {{URL}} for an organisation's URL.
  • Use {{coord}} for coordinates associated with the organisation (e.g. the location of its headquarters). A Geo microformat will then make these coordinates parsable, e.g. for use in online mapping, downloading to a GPS unit, etc.

Please do not remove instances of these subtemplates.

Classes used

The HTML classes this microformat uses include:

  • adr
  • agent
  • category
  • country-name
  • extended-address
  • fn
  • geo
  • label
  • latitude
  • locality
  • longitude
  • nickname
  • note
  • org
  • region
  • street-address
  • url
  • vcard
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TemplateData

A military unit infobox may be used to summarize information about an individual military unit or formation, such as a regiment or division.

Template parameters

Parameter Description Type Status
Unit Name unit_name

The formal name of the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line required
Unit Insignia Image image

An image of the unit insignia (cap badges, tartan or colours), if available; other images may be used if this cannot be obtained. The image must be given in the form [[File:Example.jpg|300px]]; in particular, the thumb attribute must not be selected.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Caption caption

The text to be placed below the image.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Time Period Active dates

The period (usually in years) when the unit was active; alternately, the dates may be indicated by using one—or both—of the separate Start Date and End Date parameters.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String required
Country country

If the unit is part of the armed forces of a sovereign state, the name of that state.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Allegiance allegiance

Used to indicate the allegiance of units which are not part of the regular armed forces of a sovereign state; can usually be omitted otherwise. In the case of National Guard or Naval Militia units, the State of origin should be indicated.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Branch branch

The service branch, in militaries that have them; typically army, navy, air force, etc.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Type type

The general type of unit, e.g., cavalry, infantry, artillery, etc. More specific types (airborne infantry, light cavalry, etc.) may be given as appropriate.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Role role

Typical strategic or tactical use of unit, e.g., shock troop, special operations, mechanized infantry, ceremonial guard, etc.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Size size

The size of the unit; this may include both average and lifetime figures, and should indicate equipment (planes, tanks, cannon, etc.) where applicable. For U.S. units, this should only include Organic elements, not Assigned or Attached elements.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Command Structure command_structure

The larger unit(s) of which the unit is a part. This should not be used to provide an exhaustive history of the unit, which is more appropriate in the article itself, for units existing over a long period. For complicated cases, using the auxiliary command structure box may be appropriate.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Garrison garrison

Location of the unit's home base; this is generally applicable only to units in existence.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Garrison Label garrison_label

The label to use for the Garrison field.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Nickname(s) nickname

Any commonly-used nicknames for the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Patron patron

The patron the unit was named after; this is only applicable in armed forces where units are named after individuals.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Motto motto

The official unit motto (with translation, if necessary).

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Colors colors

The unit colors; this may refer to either the actual colors used on the uniform, or to the colours of the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Colorus colours

The unit colours; this may refer to either the actual colours used on the uniform, or to the colours of the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Colors Label colors_label

The label to use for the Colors field.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Colours Label colours_label

The label to use for the Colours field.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
March(es) march

The tune(s) commonly or officially played when the unit ceremonially marches; there may be several.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Mascot mascot

Any official or unofficial animal or character maintained by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Equipment equipment

For units strongly associated with specific equipment or vehicles, such as tanks, artillery, or aircraft, a brief list of the notable types used by the unit; if the number of entries is large, it is recommended that this field not be used, and that the full list be given in the article text instead.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Equipment Label equipment_label

The label to use for the Equipment field.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Battles battles

Any notable engagements in which the unit participated. The decision of what constitutes a notable engagement is left to the editors of the specific article.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Battles Label battles_label

The label to use for the Battles field; this defaults to "Engagements" if left blank.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Anniversaries anniversaries

Any anniversaries that a unit celebrates.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Decorations decorations

Any decorations (such as the Presidential Unit Citation) that the unit as a whole has received.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Battle Honours battle_honours

For units in countries that award some type of formal battle honours, the battle honours that the unit has received; while this may have some overlap with the battles field above, the two are not necessarily equivalent.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Battle Honours Label battle_honours_label

The label to use for the Battle Honours field; this defaults to "Battle honours" if left blank.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Disbanded Date disbanded

For units that have been disbanded, the dates and any other relevant notes regarding the disbanding.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Flying Hours flying_hours

If the formation is an aerial one, the total hours flown.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Website website

The official website of the formation, if any.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 1 commander1

A current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 1 Label commander1_label

The label to use for the Commander 1 field; for historical reasons, this defaults to "Current commander" if left blank.

Default
Current commander
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 1 commander2

A current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 2 Label commander2_label

The label to use for the Commander 2 field; for historical reasons, this defaults to "Ceremonial chief" if left blank.

Default
Ceremonial chief
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 3 commander3

A third current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 3 Label commander3_label

The label to use for the Commander 3 field; for historical reasons, this defaults to "Colonel of the Regiment" if left blank.

Default
Colonel of the Regiment
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 4 commander4

A fourth current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 4 Label commander4_label

The label to use for the Commander 4 field; for historical reasons, this defaults to "Command Sergeant Major" if left blank.

Default
Command Sergeant Major
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 5 commander5

A fifth current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 5 Label commander5_label

The label to use for the Commander 5 field

Default
Commander
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 6 commander6

A sixth current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 6 Label commander6_label

The label to use for the Commander 6 field

Default
Commander
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 7 commander7

A seventh current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 7 Label commander7_label

The label to use for the Commander 7 field

Default
Commander
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 8 commander8

A eighth current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 8 Label commander8_label

The label to use for the Commander 8 field

Default
Commander
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 9 commander9

A ninth current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 9 Label commander9_label

The label to use for the Commander 9 field

Default
Commander
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Notable Commanders notable_commanders

Any notable former commanders of the unit; judgement of notability is left to individual article editors.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Identification Symbol identification_symbol

The unit's identification symbol (such as a patch, tartan, or tactical identification flash). Use [[File:Example.jpg|300px]] format.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Identification Symbol Label identification_symbol_label

The label to use for the Identification Symbol field.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Identification Symbol 2 identification_symbol_2

Another identification symbol. Use [[File:Example.jpg|300px]] format.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Identification Symbol 3 identification_symbol_3

Another identification symbol. Use [[File:Example.jpg|300px]] format.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Identification Symbol 4 identification_symbol_4

Another identification symbol. Use [[File:Example.jpg|300px]] format.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Identification Symbol 2 Label identification_symbol_2_label

The label to use for the Identification Symbol 2 field.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Identification Symbol 3 Label identification_symbol_3_label

The label to use for the Identification Symbol 3 field.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Identification Symbol 4 Label identification_symbol_4_label

The label to use for the Identification Symbol 4 field.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Attack Aircraft aircraft_attack

For aviation units, the attack aircraft flown by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Bomber Aircraft aircraft_bomber

For aviation units, the bomber aircraft flown by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Electronic Warfare Aircraft aircraft_electronic

For aviation units, the electronic warfare aircraft flown by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Fighter Aircraft aircraft_fighter

For aviation units, the fighter aircraft flown by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Helicopter Aircraft aircraft_helicopter

For aviation units, the helicopter aircraft flown by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Attack Helicopter Aircraft aircraft_helicopter_attack

For aviation units, the attack helicopter aircraft flown by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Cargo Helicopter Aircraft aircraft_helicopter_cargo

For aviation units, the cargo helicopter aircraft flown by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Multirole Helicopter Aircraft aircraft_helicopter_multirole

For aviation units, the multirole helicopter aircraft flown by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Observation Helicopter Aircraft aircraft_helicopter_observation

For aviation units, the observation helicopter aircraft flown by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Trainer Helicopter Aircraft aircraft_helicopter_trainer

For aviation units, the trainer helicopter aircraft flown by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Utility Helicopter Aircraft aircraft_helicopter_utility

For aviation units, the utility helicopter aircraft flown by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Interceptor Aircraft aircraft_interceptor

For aviation units, the interceptor aircraft flown by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Patrol Aircraft aircraft_patrol

For aviation units, the patrol aircraft flown by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Recon Aircraft aircraft_recon

For aviation units, the reconnaissance aircraft flown by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Trainer Aircraft aircraft_trainer

For aviation units, the trainer aircraft flown by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Transport Aircraft aircraft_transport

For aviation units, the transport aircraft flown by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Tanker Aircraft aircraft_tanker

For aviation units, the aerial refueling aircraft flown by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
aircraft_general

For aviation units, where aircraft used do not fit well into the above categories.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
{{Infobox military unit
| unit_name =
| native_name =
| image =
| alt =
| caption =
| dates =
| country =
| countries =
| allegiance =
| branch =
| type =
| role =
| size =
| command_structure =
| garrison =
| garrison_label =
| nickname =
| patron =
| motto =
| colors = <!-- or | colours = -->
| colors_label = <!-- or | colours_label = -->
| march =
| mascot =
| anniversaries =
| equipment =
| equipment_label =
| battles =
| decorations =
| battle_honours =
| battle_honours_label =
| disbanded =
| flying_hours =
| website =
<!-- Commanders -->
| current_commander =
| commander1 =
| commander1_label =
| commander2 =
| commander2_label =
| commander3 =
| commander3_label =
| commander4 =
| commander4_label =
| commander5 =
| commander5_label =
| commander6 =
| commander6_label =
| commander7 =
| commander7_label =
| commander8 =
| commander8_label =
| commander9 =
| commander9_label =
| notable_commanders =
<!-- Insignia -->
| identification_symbol =
| identification_symbol_label =
| identification_symbol_2 =
| identification_symbol_2_label =
| identification_symbol_3 =
| identification_symbol_3_label =
| identification_symbol_4 =
| identification_symbol_4_label =
| identification_symbol_5 =
| identification_symbol_5_label =
<!-- Aircraft -->
| aircraft_attack =
| aircraft_bomber =
| aircraft_electronic =
| aircraft_fighter =
| aircraft_helicopter =
| aircraft_helicopter_attack =
| aircraft_helicopter_cargo =
| aircraft_helicopter_multirole =
| aircraft_helicopter_observation =
| aircraft_helicopter_transport =
| aircraft_helicopter_trainer =
| aircraft_helicopter_utility =
| aircraft_interceptor =
| aircraft_patrol =
| aircraft_recon =
| aircraft_trainer =
| aircraft_transport =
| aircraft_tanker =
| aircraft_general =
}}

Note: When using parameters, avoid the ambiguous abbreviation "N/A", and instead use "unknown" or "none". All subjective or qualitative judgements and numerical quantities or statistics must be cited to a reliable source (see WP:MILMOS#CITE).

  • unit_name – the formal name of the unit.
  • imageoptional – an image of the unit insignia (cap badges, tartan or colours), if available; other images may be used if this cannot be obtained. The image must be given in the form [[File:Example.jpg|300px]]; in particular, the thumb attribute must not be selected.
  • captionoptional – the text to be placed below the image.
  • dates – the period (usually in years) when the unit was active; alternately, the dates may be indicated by using one—or both—of the separate start_date and end_date parameters.
  • countryoptional – if the unit is part of the armed forces of a sovereign state, the name of that state.
  • allegianceoptional – used to indicate the allegiance of units which are not part of the regular armed forces of a sovereign state; can usually be omitted otherwise. In the case of National Guard or Naval Militia units, the State of origin should be indicated.
  • branchoptional – the service branch, in militaries that have them; typically army, navy, air force, etc.
  • typeoptional – the general type of unit, e.g., cavalry, infantry, artillery, etc. More specific types (airborne infantry, light cavalry, etc.) may be given as appropriate.
  • roleoptional – typical strategic or tactical use of unit, e.g., shock troop, special operations, mechanized infantry, ceremonial guard, etc.
  • sizeoptional – the size of the unit; this may include both average and lifetime figures, and should indicate equipment (planes, tanks, cannon, etc.) where applicable. For U.S. units, this should only include Organic elements, not Assigned or Attached elements.
  • command_structureoptional – the larger unit(s) of which the unit is a part. This should not be used to provide an exhaustive history of the unit, which is more appropriate in the article itself, for units existing over a long period. For complicated cases, using the auxiliary command structure box may be appropriate.
  • garrisonoptional – location of the unit's home base; this is generally applicable only to units in existence.
  • garrison_labeloptional – the label to use for the garrison field (above).
  • nicknameoptional – any commonly-used nicknames for the unit.
  • patronoptional – the patron the unit was named after; this is only applicable in armed forces where units are named after individuals.
  • mottooptional – the official unit motto (with translation, if necessary).
  • colorsoptional – the unit colors; this may refer to either the actual colors used on the uniform, or to the colours of the unit.
  • colors_labeloptional – the label to use for the colors field (above).
  • marchoptional – the tune(s) commonly or officially played when the unit ceremonially marches; there may be several.
  • mascotoptional – any official or unofficial animal or character maintained by the unit.
  • equipmentoptional – for units strongly associated with specific equipment or vehicles, such as tanks, artillery, or aircraft, a brief list of the notable types used by the unit; if the number of entries is large, it is recommended that this field not be used, and that the full list be given in the article text instead.
  • equipment_labeloptional – the label to use for the equipment field (above).
  • battlesoptional – any notable engagements in which the unit participated. The decision of what constitutes a notable engagement is left to the editors of the specific article.
  • battles_labeloptional – the label to use for the battles field (above); this defaults to "Engagements" if left blank.
  • anniversariesoptional – any anniversaries that a unit celebrates.
  • decorationsoptional – any decorations (such as the Presidential Unit Citation) that the unit as a whole has received.
  • battle_honoursoptional – for units in countries that award some type of formal battle honours, the battle honours that the unit has received; while this may have some overlap with the battles field above, the two are not necessarily equivalent.
  • battle_honours_labeloptional – the label to use for the battle_honours field (above); this defaults to "Battle honours" if left blank.
  • disbandedoptional – for units that have been disbanded, the dates and any other relevant notes regarding the disbanding.
  • flying_hoursoptional – if the formation is an aerial one, the total hours flown.
  • websiteoptional – the official website of the formation, if any.

Commander parameters:

The infobox allows for up to three current commanders to be specified; the exact roles or titles of these individuals should be specified via the corresponding label parameters.

  • commander1optional – a current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.
  • commander1_labeloptional – the label to use for the field above; for historical reasons, this defaults to "Current commander" if left blank.
  • commander2optional – a second current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.
  • commander2_labeloptional – the label to use for the field above; for historical reasons, this defaults to "Ceremonial chief" if left blank.
  • commander3optional – a third current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.
  • commander3_labeloptional – the label to use for the field above; for historical reasons, this defaults to "Colonel of the Regiment" if left blank.
  • commander4optional – a fourth current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.
  • commander4_labeloptional – the label to use for the field above; for historical reasons, this defaults to "Command Sergeant Major" if left blank.
  • commander5optional – a fifth current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.
  • commander5_labeloptional – the label to use for the field above; defaults to "Commander".
  • commander6optional – a sixth current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.
  • commander6_labeloptional – the label to use for the field above; defaults to "Commander".
  • commander7optional – a seventh current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.
  • commander7_labeloptional – the label to use for the field above; defaults to "Commander".
  • commander8optional – an eighth current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.
  • commander8_labeloptional – the label to use for the field above; defaults to "Commander".
  • commander9optional – a ninth current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.
  • commander9_labeloptional – the label to use for the field above; defaults to "Commander".
  • notable_commandersoptional – any notable former commanders of the unit; judgement of notability is left to individual article editors.

Insignia parameters:

  • identification_symboloptional – the unit's identification symbol (such as a patch, tartan, or tactical identification flash).
  • identification_symbol_labeloptional – the label to use for the identification symbol field (above).
  • identification_symbol_2optional – another identification symbol.
  • identification_symbol_2_labeloptional – the label to use for the second identification symbol field (above).
  • identification_symbol_3optional – another identification symbol.
  • identification_symbol_3_labeloptional – the label to use for the third identification symbol field (above).
  • identification_symbol_4optional – another identification symbol.
  • identification_symbol_4_labeloptional – the label to use for the fourth identification symbol field (above).
  • identification_symbol_5optional – another identification symbol.
  • identification_symbol_5_labeloptional – the label to use for the fourth identification symbol field (above).

Aircraft parameters:

  • aircraft_attackoptional – for aviation units, the attack aircraft flown by the unit.
  • aircraft_bomberoptional – for aviation units, the bomber aircraft flown by the unit.
  • aircraft_electronicoptional – for aviation units, the electronic warfare aircraft flown by the unit.
  • aircraft_fighteroptional – for aviation units, the fighter aircraft flown by the unit.
  • aircraft_helicopteroptional – for aviation units, the helicopter aircraft flown by the unit.
  • aircraft_helicopter_attackoptional – for aviation units, the attack helicopter aircraft flown by the unit.
  • aircraft_helicopter_cargooptional – for aviation units, the cargo helicopter aircraft flown by the unit.
  • aircraft_helicopter_multiroleoptional – for aviation units, the multirole helicopter aircraft flown by the unit.
  • aircraft_helicopter_observationoptional – for aviation units, the observation helicopter aircraft flown by the unit.
  • aircraft_helicopter_traineroptional – for aviation units, the trainer helicopter aircraft flown by the unit.
  • aircraft_helicopter_utilityoptional – for aviation units, the utility helicopter aircraft flown by the unit.
  • aircraft_interceptoroptional – for aviation units, the interceptor aircraft flown by the unit.
  • aircraft_patroloptional – for aviation units, the patrol aircraft flown by the unit.
  • aircraft_reconoptional – for aviation units, the reconnaissance aircraft flown by the unit.
  • aircraft_traineroptional – for aviation units, the trainer aircraft flown by the unit.
  • aircraft_transportoptional – for aviation units, the transport aircraft flown by the unit.
  • aircraft_tankeroptional – for aviation units, the aerial refueling aircraft flown by the unit.
  • aircraft_generaloptional – for aviation units, where aircraft used do not fit well into the above categories.

Note that the various xyz_label fields above are intended for overriding the default labels on these fields as needed for particular countries or services; in most cases, however, the default value is sufficient, and the fields need not be included.


Command structure box

A command structure box may be used to summarize information about an individual military unit's parent and subordinate units; it should generally be used in conjunction with Script error: No such module "Template link general".. If needed, multiple boxes may be used to show the unit's command structure during different periods.

The box should be added using the Script error: No such module "Template link general". template, as shown below:

{{Infobox command structure
| name = 
| date =
| parent =
| subordinate =
}}

Note: When using parameters, avoid the ambiguous abbreviation "N/A", and instead use "unknown" or "none". All subjective or qualitative judgements and numerical quantities or statistics must be cited to a reliable source (see WP:MILMOS#CITE).

  • name – the name of the unit or formation.
  • dateoptional – the dates during which the given structure was in place.
  • parentoptional – the unit's parent unit.
  • subordinateoptional – the unit's subordinate units.


Infobox service record

Combat service
Part of 7. Unterseebootsflottille (1938–41)
Identification codes M 18 837 (feldpost)
Commanders Günther Prien (1938–41)
Operations 10 patrols
Victories 30 ships (162,769 GRT) sunk,
1 warship (29,150 tons) sunk,
8 ships (62,751 GRT) damaged

A service record box may be used to summarize information about an individual military unit's or ship's service history; it should generally be used in conjunction with the appropriate primary infobox. If needed, multiple boxes may be used to separate the service record for different periods; for example, a unit that fought in several wars may have separate boxes for each.

The box should be added using the Script error: No such module "Template link general". template, as shown below:

{{Infobox service record
| is_ship =
| is_multi =
| label = 
| partof =
| codes =
| commanders =
| operations =
| victories =
| awards =
}}

Note: When using parameters, avoid the ambiguous abbreviation "N/A", and instead use "unknown" or "none". All subjective or qualitative judgements and numerical quantities or statistics must be cited to a reliable source (see WP:MILMOS#CITE).

  • is_shipoptional – "yes" if the box is being used inside a compound ship infobox.
  • is_multioptional – "yes" if multiple instances of the box are being used inside a single compound ship infobox.
  • labeloptional – the label to use for the box; this defaults to "Service record" if left blank.
  • partofoptional – the unit or formation of which the subject unit or ship was a part; multiple units may be listed with the corresponding dates.
  • codesoptional – the identification codes carried by the unit or ship; these should generally be labeled according to what the code indicates.
  • commandersoptional – the notable commanding officers for the period covered.
  • operationsoptional – the operations (such as battles, wars, campaigns, patrols, cruises, etc.) in which the subject unit or ship participated; these may be given as a list, or described in a more condensed form.
  • victoriesoptional – the victories or successes in the subject's service history. For units, this may be battles won; for submarines or merchant raiders, the ships and tonnage sunk; and so forth.
  • awardsoptional – the awards, decorations, or other honors received by the subject unit or ship.


Example

502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment
502 Parachute Infantry Regiment COA.PNG
502d PIR Coat of Arms
Active 1942–present
Country United States
Branch Army
Type Parachute infantry
Part of 101st Airborne Division
Garrison/HQ Fort Campbell
Nickname(s) "Five-Oh-Deuce" or "The Deuce"
Motto Strike
Engagements World War II

War on Terrorism

Decorations Presidential Unit Citation (5),
Valorous Unit Award (5),
Croix de Guerre
Commanders
Notable
commanders
George V. H. Moseley, Jr.,
John H. Michaelis
{{Infobox military unit
| unit_name = 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment
| image = [[File:502 Parachute Infantry Regiment COA.PNG]]
| caption = 502d PIR Coat of Arms
| nickname = "Five-Oh-Deuce" or "The Deuce"
| motto = ''Strike''
| colors =
| march =
| ceremonial_chief =
| type = [[Parachute infantry]]
| branch = [[United States Army|Army]]
| dates = 1942–present
| country = United States
| allegiance =
| command_structure = [[101st Airborne Division]]
| size =
| specialization =
| current_commander =
| garrison = [[Fort Campbell]]
| garrison_label =
| battles = [[World War II]]<br>
*[[Western Front (World War II)|European War]]<br>
*[[Invasion of Normandy|Battle of Normandy]]<br>
*[[Operation Market Garden]]<br>
*[[Battle of the Bulge]]<br>
[[War on Terrorism]]<br>
*[[Iraq War]]
**[[Operation Iraqi Freedom]]
| notable_commanders = [[George V. H. Moseley, Jr.]],<br>[[John H. Michaelis]]
| anniversaries =
| decorations = [[Presidential Unit Citation (United States)|Presidential Unit Citation]] (5),<br> [[Valorous Unit Award]] (5),<br> [[Croix de Guerre]]
}}

Microformat

The HTML mark-up produced by this template includes an hCard microformat that makes an organization's details readily parsable by computer programs. This aids tasks such as the cataloguing of articles and maintenance of databases. For more information about the use of microformats on Wikipedia, please visit the Microformat WikiProject.

Subtemplates
  • Use {{start date}} for the date on which an organisation was "established", "founded", "opened" or otherwise started, unless that date is before 1583 CE.
  • Use {{URL}} for an organisation's URL.
  • Use {{coord}} for coordinates associated with the organisation (e.g. the location of its headquarters). A Geo microformat will then make these coordinates parsable, e.g. for use in online mapping, downloading to a GPS unit, etc.

Please do not remove instances of these subtemplates.

Classes used

The HTML classes this microformat uses include:

  • adr
  • agent
  • category
  • country-name
  • extended-address
  • fn
  • geo
  • label
  • latitude
  • locality
  • longitude
  • nickname
  • note
  • org
  • region
  • street-address
  • url
  • vcard
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TemplateData

A military unit infobox may be used to summarize information about an individual military unit or formation, such as a regiment or division.

Template parameters

Parameter Description Type Status
Unit Name unit_name

The formal name of the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line required
Unit Insignia Image image

An image of the unit insignia (cap badges, tartan or colours), if available; other images may be used if this cannot be obtained. The image must be given in the form [[File:Example.jpg|300px]]; in particular, the thumb attribute must not be selected.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Caption caption

The text to be placed below the image.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Time Period Active dates

The period (usually in years) when the unit was active; alternately, the dates may be indicated by using one—or both—of the separate Start Date and End Date parameters.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String required
Country country

If the unit is part of the armed forces of a sovereign state, the name of that state.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Allegiance allegiance

Used to indicate the allegiance of units which are not part of the regular armed forces of a sovereign state; can usually be omitted otherwise. In the case of National Guard or Naval Militia units, the State of origin should be indicated.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Branch branch

The service branch, in militaries that have them; typically army, navy, air force, etc.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Type type

The general type of unit, e.g., cavalry, infantry, artillery, etc. More specific types (airborne infantry, light cavalry, etc.) may be given as appropriate.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Role role

Typical strategic or tactical use of unit, e.g., shock troop, special operations, mechanized infantry, ceremonial guard, etc.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Size size

The size of the unit; this may include both average and lifetime figures, and should indicate equipment (planes, tanks, cannon, etc.) where applicable. For U.S. units, this should only include Organic elements, not Assigned or Attached elements.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Command Structure command_structure

The larger unit(s) of which the unit is a part. This should not be used to provide an exhaustive history of the unit, which is more appropriate in the article itself, for units existing over a long period. For complicated cases, using the auxiliary command structure box may be appropriate.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Garrison garrison

Location of the unit's home base; this is generally applicable only to units in existence.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Garrison Label garrison_label

The label to use for the Garrison field.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Nickname(s) nickname

Any commonly-used nicknames for the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Patron patron

The patron the unit was named after; this is only applicable in armed forces where units are named after individuals.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Motto motto

The official unit motto (with translation, if necessary).

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Colors colors

The unit colors; this may refer to either the actual colors used on the uniform, or to the colours of the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Colorus colours

The unit colours; this may refer to either the actual colours used on the uniform, or to the colours of the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Colors Label colors_label

The label to use for the Colors field.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Colours Label colours_label

The label to use for the Colours field.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
March(es) march

The tune(s) commonly or officially played when the unit ceremonially marches; there may be several.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Mascot mascot

Any official or unofficial animal or character maintained by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Equipment equipment

For units strongly associated with specific equipment or vehicles, such as tanks, artillery, or aircraft, a brief list of the notable types used by the unit; if the number of entries is large, it is recommended that this field not be used, and that the full list be given in the article text instead.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Equipment Label equipment_label

The label to use for the Equipment field.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Battles battles

Any notable engagements in which the unit participated. The decision of what constitutes a notable engagement is left to the editors of the specific article.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Battles Label battles_label

The label to use for the Battles field; this defaults to "Engagements" if left blank.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Anniversaries anniversaries

Any anniversaries that a unit celebrates.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Decorations decorations

Any decorations (such as the Presidential Unit Citation) that the unit as a whole has received.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Battle Honours battle_honours

For units in countries that award some type of formal battle honours, the battle honours that the unit has received; while this may have some overlap with the battles field above, the two are not necessarily equivalent.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Battle Honours Label battle_honours_label

The label to use for the Battle Honours field; this defaults to "Battle honours" if left blank.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Disbanded Date disbanded

For units that have been disbanded, the dates and any other relevant notes regarding the disbanding.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Flying Hours flying_hours

If the formation is an aerial one, the total hours flown.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Website website

The official website of the formation, if any.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 1 commander1

A current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 1 Label commander1_label

The label to use for the Commander 1 field; for historical reasons, this defaults to "Current commander" if left blank.

Default
Current commander
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 1 commander2

A current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 2 Label commander2_label

The label to use for the Commander 2 field; for historical reasons, this defaults to "Ceremonial chief" if left blank.

Default
Ceremonial chief
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 3 commander3

A third current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 3 Label commander3_label

The label to use for the Commander 3 field; for historical reasons, this defaults to "Colonel of the Regiment" if left blank.

Default
Colonel of the Regiment
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 4 commander4

A fourth current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 4 Label commander4_label

The label to use for the Commander 4 field; for historical reasons, this defaults to "Command Sergeant Major" if left blank.

Default
Command Sergeant Major
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 5 commander5

A fifth current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 5 Label commander5_label

The label to use for the Commander 5 field

Default
Commander
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 6 commander6

A sixth current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 6 Label commander6_label

The label to use for the Commander 6 field

Default
Commander
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 7 commander7

A seventh current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 7 Label commander7_label

The label to use for the Commander 7 field

Default
Commander
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 8 commander8

A eighth current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 8 Label commander8_label

The label to use for the Commander 8 field

Default
Commander
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 9 commander9

A ninth current commander of the unit; this can be the acting commander, the ceremonial commander, the chief of staff, or any other leader.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Commander 9 Label commander9_label

The label to use for the Commander 9 field

Default
Commander
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Notable Commanders notable_commanders

Any notable former commanders of the unit; judgement of notability is left to individual article editors.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Identification Symbol identification_symbol

The unit's identification symbol (such as a patch, tartan, or tactical identification flash). Use [[File:Example.jpg|300px]] format.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Identification Symbol Label identification_symbol_label

The label to use for the Identification Symbol field.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Identification Symbol 2 identification_symbol_2

Another identification symbol. Use [[File:Example.jpg|300px]] format.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Identification Symbol 3 identification_symbol_3

Another identification symbol. Use [[File:Example.jpg|300px]] format.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Identification Symbol 4 identification_symbol_4

Another identification symbol. Use [[File:Example.jpg|300px]] format.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Identification Symbol 2 Label identification_symbol_2_label

The label to use for the Identification Symbol 2 field.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Identification Symbol 3 Label identification_symbol_3_label

The label to use for the Identification Symbol 3 field.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Identification Symbol 4 Label identification_symbol_4_label

The label to use for the Identification Symbol 4 field.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
Line optional
Attack Aircraft aircraft_attack

For aviation units, the attack aircraft flown by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Bomber Aircraft aircraft_bomber

For aviation units, the bomber aircraft flown by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Electronic Warfare Aircraft aircraft_electronic

For aviation units, the electronic warfare aircraft flown by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Fighter Aircraft aircraft_fighter

For aviation units, the fighter aircraft flown by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Helicopter Aircraft aircraft_helicopter

For aviation units, the helicopter aircraft flown by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Attack Helicopter Aircraft aircraft_helicopter_attack

For aviation units, the attack helicopter aircraft flown by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Cargo Helicopter Aircraft aircraft_helicopter_cargo

For aviation units, the cargo helicopter aircraft flown by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Multirole Helicopter Aircraft aircraft_helicopter_multirole

For aviation units, the multirole helicopter aircraft flown by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Observation Helicopter Aircraft aircraft_helicopter_observation

For aviation units, the observation helicopter aircraft flown by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Trainer Helicopter Aircraft aircraft_helicopter_trainer

For aviation units, the trainer helicopter aircraft flown by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Utility Helicopter Aircraft aircraft_helicopter_utility

For aviation units, the utility helicopter aircraft flown by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Interceptor Aircraft aircraft_interceptor

For aviation units, the interceptor aircraft flown by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Patrol Aircraft aircraft_patrol

For aviation units, the patrol aircraft flown by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Recon Aircraft aircraft_recon

For aviation units, the reconnaissance aircraft flown by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Trainer Aircraft aircraft_trainer

For aviation units, the trainer aircraft flown by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Transport Aircraft aircraft_transport

For aviation units, the transport aircraft flown by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
Tanker Aircraft aircraft_tanker

For aviation units, the aerial refueling aircraft flown by the unit.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional
aircraft_general

For aviation units, where aircraft used do not fit well into the above categories.

Default
empty
Example
empty
Auto value
empty
String optional