Template:Mil Map Symbol
Appearance
[[Image:{{{UNIT SIZE ICON}}}|center|bottom|100px]] | ||
[[Image:{{{UNIT ICON}}}|100px]] |
Usage
[edit]This template combines text and images to form a complete NATO unit map icon or tactical sign. To use this box start with the following code"
{{Mil Map Symbol
| UNIT SHORT NAME =
| PARENT SHORT NAME =
| UNIT ICON =
| UNIT SIZE ICON =
| FILL COLOUR =
| TEXT COLOUR =
| ICON SIZE = 100
}}
- For "UNIT ICON" select from images available at commons:Category:Military map symbols for units and formations.
- For "UNIT SIZE ICON" select from images available at commons:Category:Unit size indicators for tactical signs and map symbols of NATO. Optimal unit size graphics are the 600 × 135 px vectorized images.
Examples
[edit]Markup | Renders as |
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{{Mil Map Symbol | UNIT SHORT NAME =38 CBG | PARENT SHORT NAME =3 Cdn Div | UNIT ICON =Military Symbol - Friendly Unit (Solid Light 1.5x1 Frame)- Infantry (NATO APP-6).svg | UNIT SIZE ICON =NATO Map Symbol - Unit Size - Brigade Group or Brigade Combat Team.svg | ICON SIZE = 100 }} |
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{{Mil Map Symbol | UNIT SHORT NAME =3 | PARENT SHORT NAME =2 | UNIT ICON =Military Symbol - Friendly Unit (Black&White 1.5x1 Frame)- Infantry - Flame Weapons - Mechanized - Light (NATO APP-6).svg | UNIT SIZE ICON =NATO Map Symbol - Unit Size - Section.svg | FILL COLOUR = yellow | ICON SIZE = 50 }} |
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{{Mil Map Symbol | UNIT SHORT NAME =1 DPLeg | PARENT SHORT NAME =Wyszków | UNIT ICON =Military Symbol - Friendly Unit (Monochrome Light 1.5x1 Frame)- Infantry (NATO APP-6).svg | UNIT SIZE ICON =Military Map Symbol - Unit Size - Light Blue - 090 - Division.svg | TEXT COLOUR = #00ffff | ICON SIZE = 75 }} |
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{{Mil Map Symbol | UNIT SHORT NAME =4 Pz | PARENT SHORT NAME =XXIV | UNIT ICON = Military Symbol - Hostile Unit (Monochrome Light 1.5x1 Frame)- Armour (NATO APP-6).svg | UNIT SIZE ICON =Military Map Symbol - Unit Size - Light Red - 090 - Division.svg | TEXT COLOUR = #ff0000 | ICON SIZE = 150 }} |
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{{Mil Map Symbol | PARENT SHORT NAME =82 Abn | UNIT ICON = Military Symbol - Friendly Unit (Monochrome Dark 1.5x1 Frame)- Artillery - Airborne (NATO APP-6).svg | UNIT SIZE ICON = Military Map Symbol - Unit Size - Dark Blue - 080 - Brigade.svg | TEXT COLOUR = #0000ff }} |
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{{Mil Map Symbol | UNIT SHORT NAME =91 | PARENT SHORT NAME =3rd Ter (CHE) Div | UNIT ICON = Military Symbol - Neutral Unit (Monochrome Dark 1x1 Frame)- Infantry - Mountain (NATO APP-6).svg | UNIT SIZE ICON = Military Map Symbol - Unit Size - Dark Green - 060 - Battalion.svg | TEXT COLOUR = #00af00 }} |
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{{Mil Map Symbol | PARENT SHORT NAME =OSC 3 | UNIT ICON = Military Symbol - Hostile Unit (Solid Diamond Frame)- Anti-Tank - Motorized (NATO APP-6A).svg | UNIT SIZE ICON = NATO Map Symbol - Unit Size - Division.svg }} |
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Colour Suggestions
[edit]Any colours can be used with this template, but to get a match with NATO standards or the many existing icons at Wikimedia, the following pallet is recommended:
Colour | Code | Typical Use |
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#7de1ff | Friendly icon fill (standard) | |
#00c8ff | Friendly icon fill (dark) | |
#00ffff | Friendly Monochrome (light) | |
#0000ff | Friendly Monochrome (dark) | |
#ff7d7d | Hostile icon fill (standard) | |
#eb0707 | Hostile fill (dark) | |
#ff0000 | Hostile Monochrome (light) | |
#af0000 | Hostile Monochrome (dark) | |
#96ff96 | Neutral icon fill (standard) | |
#95c926 | Neutral icon fill (dark) | |
#00ff00 | Neutral Monochrome (light) | |
#00af00 | Neutral Monochrome (dark) | |
#ffff80 | Unknown icon fill (standard) | |
Yellow | Unknown icon fill (dark) | |
#ffff00 | Unknown Monochrome (light) | |
#ffd300 | Unknown Monochrome (dark) | |
violet | Civilian icon fill |