Template:Infobox military unit/doc (2024)

Unit Nameunit_name

The formal name of the unit.

Linerequirednative_namenative_name

no description

UnknownoptionalUnit Insignia Imageimage

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 Example.jpg.

FileoptionalImage sizeimage_size

Used to override the default image width of 200 pixels. It should be written as 200px.

StringoptionalAlternative text for imagealt

Alternative text for visually impaired users, see WP:ALT.

StringoptionalCaptioncaption

The text to be placed below the image.

StringoptionalTime Period Activedates start_date end_date

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.

StringrequiredDisbanded Datedisbanded

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

DateoptionalCountrycountry

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

LineoptionalCountries drawn fromcountries

For multinational forces, the countries the unit is drawn from. {{Flag|<country>}} format is preferred.

StringoptionalAllegianceallegiance

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.

LineoptionalBranchbranch

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

LineoptionalTypetype

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

StringoptionalRolerole specialization

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

StringoptionalSizesize

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.

StringoptionalCommand Structurecommand_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.

StringoptionalGarrisongarrison

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

LineoptionalGarrison Labelgarrison_label

The label to use for the Garrison field.

LineoptionalNickname(s)nickname

Any commonly-used nicknames for the unit.

StringoptionalPatronpatron

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

LineoptionalMottomotto

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

ContentoptionalColorscolors colours

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

StringoptionalColors Labelcolors_label colours_label

The label to use for the Colors field.

LineoptionalMarch(es)march

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

StringoptionalMascotmascot

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

StringoptionalAnniversariesanniversaries

Any anniversaries that a unit celebrates.

StringoptionalEquipmentequipment

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.

StringoptionalEquipment Labelequipment_label

The label to use for the Equipment field.

LineoptionalBattlesbattles

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.

StringoptionalBattles Labelbattles_label

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

LineoptionalDecorationsdecorations

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

StringoptionalBattle Honoursbattle_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.

StringoptionalBattle Honours Labelbattle_honours_label

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

Example

Accolades

LineoptionalFlying Hoursflying_hours

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

LineoptionalWebsitewebsite

The official website of the formation, if any.

URLoptionalCommander 1commander1 current_commander

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

StringoptionalCommander 1 Labelcommander1_label current_commander_label

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

Default

Current commander

LineoptionalCommander 2commander2 ceremonial_chief

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

StringoptionalCommander 2 Labelcommander2_label ceremonial_chief_label

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

Default

Ceremonial chief

LineoptionalCommander 3commander3 colonel_of_the_regiment

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

StringoptionalCommander 3 Labelcommander3_label colonel_of_the_regiment_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

LineoptionalCommander 4commander4 command_sergeant_major

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

StringoptionalCommander 4 Labelcommander4_label command_sergeant_major_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

LineoptionalCommander 5commander5

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

StringoptionalCommander 5 Labelcommander5_label

The label to use for the Commander 5 field

Default

Commander

LineoptionalCommander 6commander6

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

StringoptionalCommander 6 Labelcommander6_label

The label to use for the Commander 6 field

Default

Commander

LineoptionalCommander 7commander7

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

StringoptionalCommander 7 Labelcommander7_label

The label to use for the Commander 7 field

Default

Commander

LineoptionalCommander 8commander8

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

StringoptionalCommander 8 Labelcommander8_label

The label to use for the Commander 8 field

Default

Commander

LineoptionalCommander 9commander9

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

StringoptionalCommander 9 Labelcommander9_label

The label to use for the Commander 9 field

Default

Commander

LineoptionalNotable Commandersnotable_commanders

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

StringoptionalIdentification Symbolidentification_symbol

The unit's identification symbol (such as a patch, tartan, or tactical identification flash). Use [[File:Example.jpg|200px]] format.

StringoptionalIdentification Symbol Labelidentification_symbol_label

The label to use for the Identification Symbol field.

LineoptionalIdentification Symbol 2identification_symbol_2

Another identification symbol. Use [[File:Example.jpg|200px]] format.

StringoptionalIdentification Symbol 3identification_symbol_3

Another identification symbol. Use [[File:Example.jpg|200px]] format.

StringoptionalIdentification Symbol 4identification_symbol_4

Another identification symbol. Use [[File:Example.jpg|200px]] format.

StringoptionalIdentification Symbol 2 Labelidentification_symbol_2_label

The label to use for the Identification Symbol 2 field.

LineoptionalIdentification Symbol 3 Labelidentification_symbol_3_label

The label to use for the Identification Symbol 3 field.

LineoptionalIdentification Symbol 4 Labelidentification_symbol_4_label

The label to use for the Identification Symbol 4 field.

Lineoptionalidentification_symbol_5identification_symbol_5

no description

Unknownoptionalidentification_symbol_5_labelidentification_symbol_5_label

no description

Unknownoptionalidentification_symbol_6identification_symbol_6

no description

Unknownoptionalidentification_symbol_6_labelidentification_symbol_6_label

no description

UnknownoptionalAttack Aircraftaircraft_attack

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

StringoptionalBomber Aircraftaircraft_bomber

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

StringoptionalElectronic Warfare Aircraftaircraft_electronic

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

StringoptionalFighter Aircraftaircraft_fighter

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

StringoptionalHelicopter Aircraftaircraft_helicopter

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

StringoptionalAttack Helicopter Aircraftaircraft_helicopter_attack

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

StringoptionalCargo Helicopter Aircraftaircraft_helicopter_cargo

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

StringoptionalMultirole Helicopter Aircraftaircraft_helicopter_multirole

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

StringoptionalObservation Helicopter Aircraftaircraft_helicopter_observation

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

StringoptionalTrainer Helicopter Aircraftaircraft_helicopter_trainer

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

StringoptionalUtility Helicopter Aircraftaircraft_helicopter_utility

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

StringoptionalInterceptor Aircraftaircraft_interceptor

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

StringoptionalPatrol Aircraftaircraft_patrol

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

StringoptionalRecon Aircraftaircraft_recon

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

StringoptionalTrainer Aircraftaircraft_trainer

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

StringoptionalTransport Aircraftaircraft_transport

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

StringoptionalTanker Aircraftaircraft_tanker

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

StringoptionalOther aircraftaircraft_general

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

Stringoptional