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The mottoes of the Indian Armed Forces units come from Sanskrit or a regional language the specific unit is closely affiliated with. Some however are laurels won on the field and are in the language of the enemy or the commander's praise.
Military Unit | Motto | Language | Translation | War Cry | Translation | ||
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Indian Army | "Sewa Paramo Dharma" | Sanskrit | Service is our prime duty | "Bharat Mata ki jai" | "Victory to Mother India" | ||
Indian Air Force | "Nabha sprsham deeptam" | Sanskrit | "Touch the sky with glory" | "Bharat Mata ki jai" | "Victory to Mother India" | ||
Indian Navy | "Sham-no Varuna" | Sanskrit | "May the Lord of the oceans be auspicious unto us" | "Bharat Mata ki jai" | "Victory to Mother India" | ||
Corps of Army Air Defence | "Aakasey satrun jahi" | Sanskrit | "Win over the enemy in the sky" | ||||
Army Medical Corps | "Sarve santu niramaya" | Sanskrit | "Freedom from sickness to all" | ||||
Military Nursing Service | "Service with smile" | English | |||||
Regiment of Artillery | "Sarvatra izzat o iqbal" | Hindi/Urdu | "Everywhere with honour and glory" | ||||
Brigade of The Guards | "Pahla hamesha pahla" | Hindi/Urdu | "First, always first" | "Garud ka hun bol pyare " | "I am the son of Garuda, Say O my friend" | ||
Parachute Regiment | "Shatrujeet" | Hindi | "The conqueror" | "Balidaan parma dharam" | "Sacrifice before self" | ||
Mechanised Infantry Regiment | "Valour and Faith" | English | "Bolo Bharat Mata ki jai" | "Say Victory to Mother India" | |||
Punjab Regiment | "Sthal wa jal" | Hindi | "By land and sea" | "Jo bole So Nihal, sat sri akal"; "Bol Jawala Ma ki jai" | "He who cries 'God is truth' is ever happy"; "Say victory to Goddess Jawala" | ||
Madras Regiment | "Swadharme nidhanam shreyaha" | Sanskrit | "It is a glory to die doing one's duty" | "Veera Madrasi, adi kollu, adi kollu" | "Brave Madrasi, hit and kill, hit and kill" | ||
All Gorkha Rifles | "Kayar hunu bhanda marnu ramro" | Nepali | "Better to die than live like a coward" | "Jai Ma Kali, ayo Gorkhali" | "Hail Goddess Kali, here come the Gorkhas" | ||
Maratha Light Infantry | "Kartavya, Maan, Saahas. | Marathi | Duty, Honour, Courage | "Bol Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ki jai" | "Say victory to King Shivaji Maharaj" | ||
The Grenadiers | "Sarvada shaktishali" | Sanskrit | "Ever powerful" | "Sarvada Shaktishali" | "Ever powerful" | ||
Rajputana Rifles | "Veer bhogya vasundhara" | Sanskrit | "The brave shall inherit the earth" | "Raja Ramachandra ki jai" | "Victory to King Ramachandra" | ||
Rajput Regiment | "Sarvatra vijay" | Sanskrit | "Victory everywhere" | "Bol Bajrang Bali ki jai" | "Say victory to Lord Hanuman" | ||
Jat Regiment | "Sangathan wa veerta" | Hindi | "Unity and valour" | "Jat Balwan, jai bhagwan" | "The Jat is strong, victory to God" | ||
Sikh Regiment | "Nischey kar apni jeet karon" | Punjabi | "With determination, I will be triumphant" | "Jo bole So Nihal, sat sri akal" | "He who cries 'God is truth' is ever happy" | ||
Sikh Light Infantry | "Deg tegh fateh" | Punjabi | "Prosperity in peace and victory in war" | "Jo bole So Nihal, sat sri akal" | "He who cries 'God is truth' is ever happy" | ||
Dogra Regiment | "Kartavyam anvatma" | Sanskrit | "Duty before death" | "Jawala Mata ki jai" | "Victory to Goddess Jawala" | ||
The Garhwal Rifles | "Yudhaya krit nischya" | Sanskrit | "Fight With Determination" | "Badri Vishal Lal ki jai" | "Victory to the Great Lord Badri Nath" | ||
Kumaon Regiment | "Parakramo vijayate" | Sanskrit | "Valour triumphs" | "Kalika Mata ki jai"; "Bajrang Bali ki jai"; "Dada Kishan ki jai" | "Victory to Goddess Kali"; "Victory to Lord Hanuman"; "Victory to Dada Kishan" | ||
Assam Regiment | "Assam vikram" | "Unique valour" | Rhino charge [3] | ||||
Bihar Regiment | "Karam hi dharam" | Hindi | "Work is worship" | "Jai Bajrang Bali" | "Victory to Lord Hanuman" | ||
Mahar Regiment | "Yash sidhi" | Sanskrit | "Success and attainment" | "Bolo Hindusthan ki jai" | "Say victory to India" | ||
Jammu & Kashmir Rifles | "Prashata ranvirta" | Sanskrit | "Valour in battle is praiseworthy" | "Durga Mata ki jai!" | "Victory to Goddess Durga!" | ||
Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry | "Balidanam vir lakshanam" | Sanskrit | "Sacrifice is a characteristic of the brave" | "Bharat Mata ki jai" | "Victory to Mother India" | ||
Ladakh Scouts | "Ki ki so so Lhargyalo" | "Victory to God" | |||||
Ordnance Corps | "Shastra se shakti" | Hindi | "Strength through weapons" | ||||
The Corps of Signals | "Teevra chaukas" | Hindi | "Swift and secure" | ||||
Corps of Engineers | "Sarvatra" | Sanskrit | "Everywhere" | ||||
Indian Coast Guard | "Vayam rakshamah" | Sanskrit | "We protect" | "Bharat Mata ki jai" | "Victory to Mother India" | ||
Territorial Army | "Savdhani Va Shoorta" | Hindi | "Precaution and Precision" | "Jai Shri Ram" | "Glory to Lord Rama" | ||
Border Roads Organisation | "Shramena Sarvam Sadhyam" | Sanskrit | "Everything is achievable through Hardwork" | ||||
Border Security Force | "Jeevan Prayatna Kartavya" | Sanskrit | "Duty unto death" | "Bharat Mata ki jai" | "Victory to Mother India" | ||
Central Reserve Police Force | "Seva aur Nishtaa" | Hindi | "Service and Loyalty" | ||||
Central Industrial Security Force | "Sanrakshan evam Suraksha" | Hindi | "Protection and Security" | ||||
Indo-Tibetan Border Police | "Shaurya – Dridhata – KarmNishtha" | Hindi | "Valour – Steadfastness – Commitment" | ||||
Sashastra Seema Bal | "Seva - Suraksha - Bandhutva" | Hindi | "Service, Security and Brotherhood" | ||||
National Security Guard | "Sarvartra Sarvottam Suraksha" | Sanskrit | "Omnipresent Omnipotent Security" | "Bharat Mata ki jai" | "Victory to Mother India" | ||
Assam Rifles | "Kartavyam Sarvottam" | Sanskrit | "Duty is Supreme" | "Bharat Mata ki jai" | "Victory to Mother India" |
Units within the Indonesian National Armed Forces have mottoes taken from Sanskrit, Old Javanese, and Indonesian language.
Military Unit | Motto | Language | Translation | Notes |
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Indonesian National Armed Forces | "Tri Dharma Eka Karma" | Sanskrit | Three duties, one action [4] | |
Indonesian Army | "Kartika Eka Paksi" | Sanskrit | literal-Kartika has only one bird meaning-Strength, Unity, Loyalty | |
Indonesian Navy | "Jalesveva Jayamahe" | Sanskrit | "On The Sea We Are Glorious" | |
Indonesian Air Force | "Swa Bhuwana Paksa" | Sanskrit | "Wings of The Motherland" | |
Presidential Security Force of Indonesia | "Setia Waspada" | Indonesian | "loyal and vigilant" | |
Indonesian Fleet Command | "Ekapada Banda Jala Nusa" | Sanskrit | "Uniting the Nusantara's Sea Powers" [5] | |
National Air Operations Command | "Labda Reswara Antarikshe" | Sanskrit | The mighty conquer the sky [6] | Previously: National Air Defense Command: Labda Prakasa Nirwikara. Motto language: Sanskrit [7] |
Indonesian National Joint Defense Area Command I | "Tri Dharma Yudha Sakti" | Sanskrit | Three duties in the age of power | |
Indonesian National Armed Forces Center for Mental Development | "Pinaka Baladhika Utama" | Sanskrit | ||
Indonesian National Armed Forces Center for Historical Affairs | "Senakattha" | Sanskrit | ||
Indonesian National Armed Forces Center for Strategic Assessment | "Niti Siasat Dharma Nagari" | Sanskrit | ||
Indonesian National Armed Forces Academy | "Bhineka Eka Bhakti" | Sanskrit | ||
Army | ||||
I "Bukit Barisan" Military Region Command | "Patah Tumbuh Hilang Berganti" | Malay | "There will be a replacement for everything" | |
II "Sriwijaya" Military Region Command | "Pengabdian Tiada Henti" | Indonesian | "Endless Dedication" | |
III "Siliwangi" Military Region Command | "Esa Hilang, Dua Terbilang" | Indonesian | "Either vanished or be excels" | |
IV "Diponegoro" Military Region Command | "Sirnaning Yakso Katon Gapuraning Ratu" | Javanese | "Evil vanishes in front of the truth, and happiness will be achieved" | |
V "Brawijaya" Military Region Command | "Bhirawa Anoraga" | "Gallant yet humble" | ||
VI "Mulawarman" Military Region Command | "Gawi Manuntung Waja Sampai Kaputing" | Banjarese | "Do it until it's done" | |
IX "Udayana" Military Region Command | "Praja Raksaka" | Sanskrit | "Defender and protector of the people" | |
XII "Tanjungpura" Military Region Command | "Carathana Jita Vina" | Sanskrit | "Never step back after a step forward" | |
XIII "Merdeka" Military Region Command | "Jaya Sakti" | Sanskrit | "Victorious and Powerful" | |
XIV "Hasanuddin" Military Region Command | "Setia Hingga Akhir" | Indonesian | "Loyal till the Last" | |
XVI "Pattimura" Military Region Command | "Lawamena Haulala" | "Onward till the last drop of blood" | ||
XVII "Cenderawasih" Military Region Command | "Ksatria Pelindung Rakyat" | Indonesian | "Knight protectors of the people" | Previously: Praja Ghupta Vira. Motto language: Sanskrit |
XVIII "Kasuari" Military Region Command | "Patriot Pembela Rakyat" | Indonesian | "Patriot defender of the people" | |
Jayakarta Military Region Command | "Aneka Daya Tunggal Bhakti" | "Various Powers, One Devotion" | ||
Iskandar Muda Military Region Command | "Sanggamara" | "Ward off the havoc" | ||
Army Infantry | "Yuddha Wastu Pramukha" | Sanskrit | The Foremost Warfare Equipment | |
Field Artillery | "Tri Sandhya Yudha" | Sanskrit | Soldier's Ability to Carry Out Their Duties without Knowing the Time | |
Air Defense Artillery | "Vyati Rakca Bhala Chakti" | Sanskrit | The Great Soldier, Guardian of The Sky | |
Cavalry | "Tri Daya Chakti" | Sanskrit | "Three Sacred Powers" | Referring to the Moving Power, Firing Power and Surprising Power of modern cavalry |
Army Aviation | "Wira Amur" | Old Javanese | "Flying Soldiers" | |
Army Military Police | "Satya Vira Wichaksana" | Sanskrit | "Loyal and Wise Knights" | |
Corps of Engineers | "Yudha Karya Satya Bhakti" | Sanskrit | "Faithful in Battles and Developments" | |
Signal Corps | "Chighra Apta Nirbhaya" | Sanskrit | "Fast, Exact, Secure" | |
Psychological Corps | "Upakriya Labdha Prayojana Balottama" | Sanskrit | "Purpose of The Unit is to Give The Best Service to The Nation by Finding The Perfect Soldier" | |
Ordnance Corps | "Dwi Chakti Bhakti" | Sanskrit | ||
Topography Corps | "Likita Bhutalayuddha Karya" | Sanskrit | ||
Medical Corps | "Hesti Wira Shakti" | Sanskrit | ||
Army Research and Development Corps | "Satiti Chakti Bhakti" | Sanskrit | "Make a Great Power for Serving The Nation" | |
Army Strategic Reserve Command | "Dharma Putra" | Sanskrit | "The children of Dharma" [8] | |
Kostrad 1st Infantry Division | "Prakasa Vira Gupti" | Sanskrit | "Courageous, Gallant, Unseen" | |
Kostrad 2nd Infantry Division | "Vira Chakti Yudha" | Sanskrit | "Graced warrior at battlefield" | |
18th Para Raider Infantry Brigade/Trisula | "Sarvatra Eva Yudha" | Sanskrit | "Can fight anywhere, in any weather and direction" | |
Kostrad 3rd Infantry Division | "Darpa Cakti Yudha" | Sanskrit | "Bold and graced at battlefield" | |
Army Raider infantry | "Cepat, Tepat, Senyap" | Indonesian | "Fast, Exact, Quiet" | |
Army Special Forces Command | "Tribhuana Chandraca Satya Dharma" [9] | Sanskrit | "Fast, Exact, Quiet" | Popular motto: ''Berani, Benar, Berhasil ("Brave, Right, Successful"), motto language: Indonesian |
Special Forces Education and Training Centre (Pusdiklatpassus) | "Tri Yudha Sakti" | Sanskrit | "The three abilities that a warrior should attain" | Refers to land, sea and air |
1st Group - Para Commandos | "Eka Wastu Baladhika" | Sanskrit | ||
2st Group - Para Commandos | "Dwi Dharma Birawa Yudha" | Sanskrit | ||
3rd Group - Clandestine | "Kottaman Wira Naracha Byuha" | Sanskrit | ||
SAT-81/Gultor - Counter-terrorism unit of Kopassus | "Siap Setia Berani" | Indonesian | "Ready, Loyal, Brave" | |
Indonesian Military Academy | "Adhitakarya Mahatvavirya Nagarabhakti" | Sanskrit | "Hard-working Knights Serving Bravery as nation Hero" | |
Navy | ||||
Indonesian Navy and Fleet Forces Corps | "Jalasveva Jayamahe" | Sanskrit | "On The Sea We Are Glorious" | |
Indonesian Marine Corps | "Jalesu Bhumyamcha Jayamahe" | Sanskrit | "Glorious on the Land and the Sea" | |
Taifib | "Mayanetra Yamadipati" | Sanskrit | "The invisible God of Death" | |
Kopaska | "Tan Hana Wighna Tan Sirna" | Old Javanese | "No Difficulties Cannot be Conquered" | |
Denjaka | "Satya Wira Dharma" | Sanskrit | "Ready to act against any threat of danger" | |
Navy Submarine Unit | "Wira Ananta Rudira" | Sanskrit | "Steadfast until The End" | |
Navy Amphibious Ships Unit | "Dwi Daya Yudha" | Sanskrit | "Two Powers in Battles" | Refers to the land and sea abilities of amphibious vehicles |
Navy Military Police | "Wijna Wira Widhayaka" | Sanskrit | "Knightful and Wise Rule Upholders" | |
Naval Hydro-oceanographic Service | "Jala Citra Praja Yodha" | Sanskrit | "Mapping The Sea for Nations' Glory" | |
KRI Sultan Hasanuddin-366, a Sigma-class design corvette bought from the Netherlands | "Bertempur dan Menang" | Indonesian | "Fight and Win" | |
Indonesian Naval Academy | "Hree Dharma Shanty" | Sanskrit | "Embarrassed for Doing The Defects" | |
Air Force | ||||
Kopasgat | "Karmanye Vadikaraste Mafalesu Kadatjana" | Sanskrit | "Working without counting gains and losses" | Taken from the Bhagavad Gita 2:47 |
Kopasgat Education and Training Centre (Pusdiklat Paskhas) | "Samapta Vidya Cakti" | Sanskrit | "Preparing for knowledge and attain more capabilities" [10] | |
Bravo Detachment 90 | "Catya Wihikan Awacyama Kapala" | Sanskrit | "Loyal, Skilled, Successful" | |
Air Force Military Police | "Wira Waskita" | Sanskrit | "Skilled and Alerted Knights" | |
Air Force Maintenance Command | "Sevana Karya Buddhi Sakti" | Sanskrit | ||
Air Force Command and Staff College | "Pragnya Paramartha Jaya" | Sanskrit | ||
Air Force Doctrine, Education and Training Development Command | "Pragnya Paramartha Jaya" | Sanskrit | ||
1st Air Squadron | "Akasa Waskita Dwi Matra Vidya" | Sanskrit | ||
2nd Air Squadron | "Pengabdian Pantang Surut" | Indonesian | "Unwavering Devotion" | |
3rd Air Squadron | "Uruvikrama Ghataka" | Sanskrit | "Valiant and Deadly" | |
4th Air Squadron | "Apnute Kriya Hayu Uliha" | Sanskrit | ||
5th Air Squadron | "Adhirajasa Bumantara Bhaya Kara Samudra" | Sanskrit | "Conquering the Sky Guarding the Ocean" | |
6th Air Squadron | "Satya Anggakara Anjali" | Sanskrit | ||
7th Air Squadron | ||||
8th Air Squadron | "Cipta Sila Sancaya Dharma" | Sanskrit | ||
11th Air Squadron | "Bajra Garda Bhuwana" | Sanskrit | ||
12th Air Squadron | "Labda Gagana Nirwesti" | Sanskrit | ||
14th Air Squadron | "Akasha Parakrama" | Sanskrit | ||
15th Air Squadron | "Wiyakti Mandala Bhakti" | Sanskrit | ||
16th Air Squadron | "Vijayakantaka Abhyasti Virayate" | Sanskrit | "Excel and Valiant" | |
17th Air Squadron | "Valiant, Integrity, Professional" | English | ||
21st Air Squadron | "Antar Patangga Labdajaya" | Sanskrit | ||
27th Air Squadron | "Aksi Varutha Pracya Antariksa" | Sanskrit | ||
31st Air Squadron | "Tegar, Ikhlas, Tuntas" | Indonesian | "Tough, Sincere, Complete" | |
32nd Air Squadron | "Swadhyayajnana Anuraga Bhakti Nagara" | Sanskrit | ||
33rd Air Squadron | "Nirwikara Adarma Nagara" | Sanskrit | ||
45th Air Squadron | "Swandana Ahingani" | Sanskrit | ||
51st Air Squadron | "Jaya Aksi Angkasa" | |||
52nd Air Squadron | "Sakti Angkasa" | |||
Indonesian Air Force Academy | "Vidya Karma Vira Pakca" | Sanskrit | "Knowledge for deeds, Chivalrous to protect" | |
Korean Army: Power in Unity
Malaysian Army: Gagah Setia (Strong and Loyal)
Royal Ranger Regiment: Agi Idup Agi Ngelaban (Whilst there is life, there is fight)
Note: The 1st,5th,6th,8th and 10th Rangers uses the same motto, which is Agi Idup Agi Ngelaban.
Rejimen Sempadan (Border Regiment): Setia Waspada (Loyal and Alert)
Rejimen Artileri Diraja (Royal Artillery Regiment): Tangkas, Tegas, Saksama (Quick, Firm, Evan)
Rejimen Semboyan Diraja (Royal Signs Regiment): Pantas dan Pasti (Swift and Sure)
Kor Agama Angkatan Tentera (Religious Corps of the Armed Forces of Malaysia): Berjuang Berakhlak
Kor Armor DiRaja (Royal Armored Corps): Bersatu (United)
Kor Risik DiRaja (Royal Intelligence Corps): Pintar dan Cergas (Intelligent and Active)
Royal Malaysian Navy:Sedia Berkorban (Ready to Sacrifice)
Royal Malaysian Air Force: Sentiasa di Angkasa Raya (Always in the Skies)
Defence Service ["Never Surrender"]
Military Unit | Motto | Language | Translation | Comments |
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1 (New Zealand) Brigade | Kia Rite Kia Takatu | Māori | Ready to act | |
New Zealand Corps of Officer Cadets | Serve Proudly Lead Wisley | English | ||
Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery | Ubique | Latin | Everywhere | |
The Corps of Royal New Zealand Engineers | Ubique | Latin | Everywhere | |
Queen Alexandra's Mounted Rifles | Ake Ake Kia Kaha | Māori | Forever and ever be strong | |
Royal New Zealand Corps of Signals | Certa Cito | Latin | Swift and Sure | |
Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment | Onward | English | ||
The New Zealand Special Air Service | Who Dares Wins | English | ||
Royal New Zealand Army Logistic Regiment | Ma Nga Hua Tu-Tangata | Māori | By our actions we are known | |
Royal New Zealand Army Medical Corps | Semper Agens - Semper Quietus | Latin | Always alert, always calm | |
Royal New Zealand Dental Corps | Ex Malo Bonum | Latin | From evil comes good | |
Royal New Zealand Chaplains Department | In This Sign Conquer | English | ||
New Zealand Army Legal Service | Justitia in Armis | Latin | Justice in Arms | |
The Corps of Royal New Zealand Military Police | Ko Tatou Hei Tauira | Māori | By example we lead | |
New Zealand Army Physical Training Corps | Mens Sana In Corpore Sano | Latin | A sound mind in a sound body | |
2nd/1st Battalion, RNZIR | Kura Takahi Puni | Māori | We are ready | |
New Zealand Army Command School | Serve proudly, Lead Wisely | English | ||
New Zealand Army Adventurous Training Centre | Fortior Qui Se Vincit | Latin | He is stronger who conquers himself | |
New Zealand Rifle Brigade | Soyes Ferme | Latin | Stand Fast | Disestablished |
2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force | Onward | English | Disestablished | |
The Home Guard | Kia Matara | Māori | On Guard | Disestablished |
2nd Land Force Group | Parum Ad Agere | Latin | Ready to act | Disestablished |
New Zealand Corps of Signals | Celeritas | Latin | Swiftly | Disestablished |
New Zealand Cycle and Signaling Corps | Sodales Parati | Latin | Prepared as comrades together | Disestablished |
New Zealand Dental Corps | Ex Malo Bonum | Latin | From evil comes good | Disestablished |
New Zealand Post and Telegraph Corps | Celeritas | Latin | Swiftly | Disestablished |
New Zealand Signal Corps | Sodales Parati | Latin | Prepared as comrades together | Disestablished |
New Zealand Railway Corps | Gardez Bien | French | Guard well | Disestablished |
New Zealand Tunnellers Corps | inga wahi katoa | Māori | Everywhere | Disestablished |
New Zealand Woman's Royal Army Corps | Pro Patria | Latin | For Country | Disestablished 1978 |
Royal New Zealand Army Service Corps | Nil SineLabore | Latin | Nothing without work | Disestablished 1978 |
Royal New Zealand Army Ordnance Corps | Sua Tele Tonanti | Latin | To the warrior his arms | Disestablished 1996 |
Royal New Zealand Corps of Transport | Nil Sine Labore | Latin | Nothing without work | Disestablished 1996 |
Royal New Zealand Provost Corps | ko tatou hei tauira | Māori | We serve as examples | Disestablished |
Royal New Zealand Electrical and Mechanical Engineers | Arte Et Marte | Latin | By skill and fighting | Disestablished 1996 |
1st Mounted Rifles (Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry) | Celer Et Audax | Latin | Swift and Bold | Disestablished |
1st Armoured Car Regiment (NZ Scottish) | No Rich Mo Dhuthaich | Scottish Gaelic | My King and Country | Disestablished |
1st Battalion, Auckland Infantry (Countess of Ranfurly's Own) | Sisit Prudentia | Latin | Ever Prudent | Disestablished |
1st Canterbury Rifle Battalion | Pro Aris Et Focus | Latin | For hearth and home | Disestablished |
1st (Canterbury) Regiment | ake ake kia kaha | Māori | For ever and ever strong | Disestablished |
1st Regiment (Otago) Mounted Rifles | Es Fidelis | Latin | Be Faithful | Disestablished |
2nd Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast Battalion Group | ake ake kia kaha | Māori | For ever and ever strong | Disestablished |
2nd (South Canterbury) Regiment | Pro Patria | Latin | For my country | Disestablished |
3rd (Auckland) Mounted Rifles | kia tupato | Māori | Be Cautious | Disestablished |
3rd (Auckland) Regiment (Countess of Ranfurly's Own) | Sisit Prudentia | Latin | Ever Prudent | Disestablished |
4th (Waikato) Mounted Rifles | Libertas et natale solum | Latin | Liberty and my native land | Disestablished |
4th Otago and Southland Battalion Group | kia mate toa | Māori | Fight unto death | Disestablished |
5th Mounted Rifles (Otago Hussars) | Es Fidelis | Latin | Be Faithful | Disestablished |
5th (Wellington Rifles) Regiment | Virtutis Fortuna Comes | Latin | Good fortune is the companion of courage | Disestablished |
6th (Manawatu) Mounted Rifles | he kawau maro | Māori | Unyelding as the shag | Disestablished |
6th Hauraki Battalion Group | whakatangata kia kaha | Māori | Quit yourselves like men, be strong | Disestablished |
6th (Hauraki) Regiment | whakatangata kia kaha | Māori | Quit yourselves like men, be strong | Disestablished |
7th (Southland) Mounted Rifles | Celer Et Audax | Latin | Swift and bold | Disestablished |
7th (Wellington West Coast) Regiment | Acer in Armis | Latin | Strong in Arms | Disestablished |
8th (South Canterbury) Mounted Rifles | Moveo Et Profitior | Latin | By my actions I am known | Disestablished |
8th (Southland Rifles) Regiment | kia mate toa | Māori | Fight unto death | Disestablished |
1st New Zealand Ranger Company | Te Kaha Me Te Te Nanakia | Māori | The Powerful and the Cruel | Disestablished |
South African Air Force: Per aspera ad astra (English:Through hardships to the stars)
Spanish Military: "Todo por la Patria" (Spanish for "Everything for the Motherland")
Military Unit Mottos: Sri Lanka •Sri Lanka Armoured Corps:Whither the fates call •Sri Lanka Artillery:On the Way to Justice and Glory •Sri Lanka Engineers: "Ubique" Latin – (Everywhere) •Sri Lanka Signals Corps:Swift and Sure •Sri Lanka Light Infantry: "Ich Dien" German – (I serve) •Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment:Swift and Bold •Gemunu Watch:Terry Not Forward •Gajaba Regiment:Unity is Strength •Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment:What – cannot they bear, those who are adept and well versed in their arts and crafts and professions •Mechanized Infantry Regiment:Forward with Vigor •Commando Regiment:Nothing is Impossible •Special Force Regiment:To the target with determination and bravery Determined, Dared and Done •Military Intelligence Corps:wisdom, Battle, Victory •Corps of Engineer Services: •Sri Lanka Army Service Corps: •Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps: •Sri Lanka Army Ordnance Corps: To the Warrior His Arms •Sri Lanka Electrical and Mechanical Engineers:Skill to Battle •Sri Lanka Corps of Military Police:Exemplo Ducemus (Latin: By example, shall we lead) •Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps: •Sri Lanka Army Women's Corps:The Powerful Mind is the Strongest Weapon •Sri Lanka Rifle Corps: •Sri Lanka Army Pioneer Corps:Work is the Lifeblood of a Nation •Sri Lanka National Guard:Country before Self
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The maroon beret in a military configuration has been an international symbol of airborne forces since the Second World War. It was first officially introduced by the British Army in 1942, at the direction of Major-General Frederick "Boy" Browning, commander of the British 1st Airborne Division. It was first worn by the Parachute Regiment in action in North Africa during November 1942.
The red beret is a military beret worn by many artillery, military police, paramilitary, commando, and police forces and should not be confused with the maroon beret worn by airborne troops all around the world.
In the United States (US) military, a beret flash is a shield-shaped embroidered cloth that is typically 2.25 in (5.72 cm) tall and 1.875 in (4.76 cm) wide with a semi–circular base that is attached to a stiffener backing of a military beret. These flashes—a British English word for a colorful cloth patch attached to military headgear—are worn over the left eye with the excess cloth of the beret shaped, folded, and pulled over the right ear giving it a distinctive appearance.
Armoured reconnaissance also Combat reconnaissance vehicle is the combination of terrestrial reconnaissance with armoured warfare by soldiers using tanks and wheeled or tracked armoured reconnaissance vehicles. While the mission of reconnaissance is to gather intelligence about the enemy with the use of reconnaissance vehicles, armoured reconnaissance adds the ability to fight for information, and to have an effect on and to shape the enemy through the performance of traditional armoured tasks.
Troops began wearing berets as a part of the headgear of military uniforms in some European countries during the 19th century; since the mid-20th century, they have become a component of the uniforms of many armed forces throughout the world. Military berets are usually pushed to the right to free the shoulder that bears the rifle on most soldiers, but the armies of some countries, mostly within Europe, South America, and Asia, have influenced the push to the left.
This is an order of battle listing the British Commonwealth forces involved in the Indonesia–Malaysia confrontation.
The page contains the current structure of the British Army. The British Army is currently being reorganised to the Future Soldier structure.
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