List of military unit mottoes by country
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· India
Indian Army
Indian Army
Military Unit
Indian Army
Motto
"Sewa Paramo Dharma"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
Service is our prime duty
War Cry
"Bharat Mata ki jai"
Translation
"Victory to Mother India"
Indian Air Force
Indian Air Force
Military Unit
Indian Air Force
Motto
"Nabha sprsham deeptam"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Touch the sky with glory"
War Cry
"Bharat Mata ki jai"
Translation
"Victory to Mother India"
Indian Navy
Indian Navy
Military Unit
Indian Navy
Motto
"Sham-no Varuna"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"May the Lord of the oceans be auspicious unto us"
War Cry
"Bharat Mata ki jai"
Translation
"Victory to Mother India"
Corps of Army Air Defence
Corps of Army Air Defence
Military Unit
Corps of Army Air Defence
Motto
"Aakasey satrun jahi"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Win over the enemy in the sky"
Army Medical Corps
Army Medical Corps
Military Unit
Army Medical Corps
Motto
"Sarve santu niramaya"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Freedom from sickness to all"
Military Nursing Service
Military Nursing Service
Military Unit
Military Nursing Service
Motto
"Service with smile"
Language
English
Regiment of Artillery
Regiment of Artillery
Military Unit
Regiment of Artillery
Motto
"Sarvatra izzat o iqbal"
Language
Hindi/Urdu
Translation
"Everywhere with honour and glory"
Brigade of The Guards
Brigade of The Guards
Military Unit
Brigade of The Guards
Motto
"Pahla hamesha pahla"
Language
Hindi/Urdu
Translation
"First, always first"
War Cry
"Garud ka hun bol pyare "
Translation
"I am the son of Garuda, Say O my friend"
Parachute Regiment
Parachute Regiment
Military Unit
Parachute Regiment
Motto
"Shatrujeet"
Language
Hindi
Translation
"The conqueror"
War Cry
"Balidaan parma dharam"
Translation
"Sacrifice before self"
Mechanised Infantry Regiment
Mechanised Infantry Regiment
Military Unit
Mechanised Infantry Regiment
Motto
"Valour and Faith"
Language
English
War Cry
"Bolo Bharat Mata ki jai"
Translation
"Say Victory to Mother India"
Punjab Regiment
Punjab Regiment
Military Unit
Punjab Regiment
Motto
"Sthal wa jal"
Language
Hindi
Translation
"By land and sea"
War Cry
"Jo bole So Nihal, sat sri akal"; "Bol Jawala Ma ki jai"
Translation
"He who cries 'God is truth' is ever happy"; "Say victory to Goddess Jawala"
Madras Regiment
Madras Regiment
Military Unit
Madras Regiment
Motto
"Swadharme nidhanam shreyaha"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"It is a glory to die doing one's duty"
War Cry
"Veera Madrasi, adi kollu, adi kollu"
Translation
"Brave Madrasi, hit and kill, hit and kill"
All Gorkha Rifles
All Gorkha Rifles
Military Unit
All Gorkha Rifles
Motto
"Kayar hunu bhanda marnu ramro"
Language
Nepali
Translation
"Better to die than live like a coward"
War Cry
"Jai Ma Kali, ayo Gorkhali"
Translation
"Hail Goddess Kali, here come the Gorkhas"
Maratha Light Infantry
Maratha Light Infantry
Military Unit
Maratha Light Infantry
Motto
"Kartavya, Maan, Saahas.
Language
Marathi
Translation
Duty, Honour, Courage
War Cry
"Bol Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ki jai"
Translation
"Say victory to King Shivaji Maharaj"
The Grenadiers
The Grenadiers
Military Unit
The Grenadiers
Motto
"Sarvada shaktishali"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Ever powerful"
War Cry
"Sarvada Shaktishali"
Translation
"Ever powerful"
Rajputana Rifles
Rajputana Rifles
Military Unit
Rajputana Rifles
Motto
"Veer bhogya vasundhara"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"The brave shall inherit the earth"
War Cry
"Raja Ramachandra ki jai"
Translation
"Victory to King Ramachandra"
Rajput Regiment
Rajput Regiment
Military Unit
Rajput Regiment
Motto
"Sarvatra vijay"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Victory everywhere"
War Cry
"Bol Bajrang Bali ki jai"
Translation
"Say victory to Lord Hanuman"
Jat Regiment
Jat Regiment
Military Unit
Jat Regiment
Motto
"Sangathan wa veerta"
Language
Hindi
Translation
"Unity and valour"
War Cry
"Jat Balwan, jai bhagwan"
Translation
"The Jat is strong, victory to God"
Sikh Regiment
Sikh Regiment
Military Unit
Sikh Regiment
Motto
"Nischey kar apni jeet karon"
Language
Punjabi
Translation
"With determination, I will be triumphant"
War Cry
"Jo bole So Nihal, sat sri akal"
Translation
"He who cries 'God is truth' is ever happy"
Sikh Light Infantry
Sikh Light Infantry
Military Unit
Sikh Light Infantry
Motto
"Deg tegh fateh"
Language
Punjabi
Translation
"Prosperity in peace and victory in war"
War Cry
"Jo bole So Nihal, sat sri akal"
Translation
"He who cries 'God is truth' is ever happy"
Dogra Regiment
Dogra Regiment
Military Unit
Dogra Regiment
Motto
"Kartavyam anvatma"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Duty before death"
War Cry
"Jawala Mata ki jai"
Translation
"Victory to Goddess Jawala"
Defence Security Corps
Defence Security Corps
Military Unit
Defence Security Corps
Motto
"Raksha Tatha Surkasha"
Language
Hindi
Translation
"Defence and Security"
Kumaon Regiment
Kumaon Regiment
Military Unit
Kumaon Regiment
Motto
"Parakramo vijayate"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Valour triumphs"
War Cry
"Kalika Mata ki jai"; "Bajrang Bali ki jai"; "Dada Kishan ki jai"
Translation
"Victory to Goddess Kali"; "Victory to Lord Hanuman"; "Victory to Dada Kishan"
Assam Regiment
Assam Regiment
Military Unit
Assam Regiment
Motto
"Assam vikram"
Translation
"Unique valour"
War Cry
Rhino charge
Bihar Regiment
Bihar Regiment
Military Unit
Bihar Regiment
Motto
"Karam hi dharam"
Language
Hindi
Translation
"Work is worship"
War Cry
"Jai Bajrang Bali"
Translation
"Victory to Lord Hanuman"
Mahar Regiment
Mahar Regiment
Military Unit
Mahar Regiment
Motto
"Yash sidhi"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Success and attainment"
War Cry
"Bolo Hindusthan ki jai"
Translation
"Say victory to India"
Jammu & Kashmir Rifles
Jammu & Kashmir Rifles
Military Unit
Jammu & Kashmir Rifles
Motto
"Prashata ranvirta"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Valour in battle is praiseworthy"
War Cry
"Durga Mata ki jai!"
Translation
"Victory to Goddess Durga!"
Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry
Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry
Military Unit
Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry
Motto
"Balidanam vir lakshanam"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Sacrifice is a characteristic of the brave"
War Cry
"Bharat Mata ki jai"
Translation
"Victory to Mother India"
Ladakh Scouts
Ladakh Scouts
Military Unit
Ladakh Scouts
War Cry
"Ki ki so so Lhargyalo"
Translation
"Victory to God"
Ordnance Corps
Ordnance Corps
Military Unit
Ordnance Corps
Motto
"Shastra se shakti"
Language
Hindi
Translation
"Strength through weapons"
The Corps of Signals
The Corps of Signals
Military Unit
The Corps of Signals
Motto
"Teevra chaukas"
Language
Hindi
Translation
"Swift and secure"
Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers
Military Unit
Corps of Engineers
Motto
"Sarvatra"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Everywhere"
Indian Coast Guard
Indian Coast Guard
Military Unit
Indian Coast Guard
Motto
"Vayam rakshamah"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"We protect"
War Cry
"Bharat Mata ki jai"
Translation
"Victory to Mother India"
Territorial Army
Territorial Army
Military Unit
Territorial Army
Motto
"Savdhani Va Shoorta"
Language
Hindi
Translation
"Precaution and Precision"
War Cry
"Jai Shri Ram"
Translation
"Glory to Lord Rama"
Border Roads Organisation
Border Roads Organisation
Military Unit
Border Roads Organisation
Motto
"Shramena Sarvam Sadhyam"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Everything is achievable through Hardwork"
Border Security Force
Border Security Force
Military Unit
Border Security Force
Motto
"Jeevan Prayatna Kartavya"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Duty unto death"
War Cry
"Bharat Mata ki jai"
Translation
"Victory to Mother India"
Central Reserve Police Force
Central Reserve Police Force
Military Unit
Central Reserve Police Force
Motto
"Seva aur Nishtaa"
Language
Hindi
Translation
"Service and Loyalty"
War Cry
"CRPF Sada Ajey, Bharat Mata ki Jai"
Translation
"CRPF always invincible, Hail to Mother India"
Central Industrial Security Force
Central Industrial Security Force
Military Unit
Central Industrial Security Force
Motto
"Sanrakshan evam Suraksha"
Language
Hindi
Translation
"Protection and Security"
Indo-Tibetan Border Police
Indo-Tibetan Border Police
Military Unit
Indo-Tibetan Border Police
Motto
"Shaurya – Dridhata – KarmNishtha"
Language
Hindi
Translation
"Valour – Steadfastness – Commitment"
Sashastra Seema Bal
Sashastra Seema Bal
Military Unit
Sashastra Seema Bal
Motto
"Seva - Suraksha - Bandhutva"
Language
Hindi
Translation
"Service, Security and Brotherhood"
National Security Guard
National Security Guard
Military Unit
National Security Guard
Motto
"Sarvartra Sarvottam Suraksha"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Omnipresent Omnipotent Security"
War Cry
"Bharat Mata ki jai"
Translation
"Victory to Mother India"
Assam Rifles
Assam Rifles
Military Unit
Assam Rifles
Motto
"Kartavyam Sarvottam"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Duty is Supreme"
War Cry
"Bharat Mata ki jai"
Translation
"Victory to Mother India"
| Military Unit | Motto | Language | Translation | War Cry | Translation | ||
| 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" | ||
| Defence Security Corps | "Raksha Tatha Surkasha" | Hindi | "Defence and Security" | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| 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" | "CRPF Sada Ajey, Bharat Mata ki Jai" | "CRPF always invincible, Hail to Mother India" | ||
| 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" |
· Indonesia
Indonesian National Armed Forces
Indonesian National Armed Forces
Military Unit
Indonesian National Armed Forces
Motto
"Tri Dharma Eka Karma"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
Three duties, one action
Indonesian Army
Indonesian Army
Military Unit
Indonesian Army
Motto
"Kartika Eka Paksi"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
literal-Kartika has only one bird meaning-Strength, Unity, Loyalty
Indonesian Navy
Indonesian Navy
Military Unit
Indonesian Navy
Motto
"Jalesveva Jayamahe"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"On The Sea We Are Glorious"
Indonesian Air Force
Indonesian Air Force
Military Unit
Indonesian Air Force
Motto
"Swa Bhuwana Paksa"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Wings of The Motherland"
Presidential Security Force of Indonesia
Presidential Security Force of Indonesia
Military Unit
Presidential Security Force of Indonesia
Motto
"Setia Waspada"
Language
Indonesian
Translation
"loyal and vigilant"
Indonesian Fleet Command
Indonesian Fleet Command
Military Unit
Indonesian Fleet Command
Motto
"Ekapada Banda Jala Nusa"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Uniting the Nusantara's Sea Powers"
National Air Operations Command
National Air Operations Command
Military Unit
National Air Operations Command
Motto
"Labda Reswara Antarikshe"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
The mighty conquer the sky
Notes
Previously: National Air Defense Command: Labda Prakasa Nirwikara. Motto language: Sanskrit
Indonesian National Joint Defense Area Command I
Indonesian National Joint Defense Area Command I
Military Unit
Indonesian National Joint Defense Area Command I
Motto
"Tri Dharma Yudha Sakti"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
Three duties in the age of power
Indonesian National Armed Forces Center for Mental Development
Indonesian National Armed Forces Center for Mental Development
Military Unit
Indonesian National Armed Forces Center for Mental Development
Motto
"Pinaka Baladhika Utama"
Language
Sanskrit
Indonesian National Armed Forces Center for Historical Affairs
Indonesian National Armed Forces Center for Historical Affairs
Military Unit
Indonesian National Armed Forces Center for Historical Affairs
Motto
"Senakattha"
Language
Sanskrit
Indonesian National Armed Forces Center for Strategic Assessment
Indonesian National Armed Forces Center for Strategic Assessment
Military Unit
Indonesian National Armed Forces Center for Strategic Assessment
Motto
"Niti Siasat Dharma Nagari"
Language
Sanskrit
Indonesian National Armed Forces Academy
Indonesian National Armed Forces Academy
Military Unit
Indonesian National Armed Forces Academy
Motto
"Bhineka Eka Bhakti"
Language
Sanskrit
Army
Army
Military Unit
Army
I "Bukit Barisan" Military Region Command
I "Bukit Barisan" Military Region Command
Military Unit
I "Bukit Barisan" Military Region Command
Motto
"Patah Tumbuh Hilang Berganti"
Language
Malay
Translation
"There will be a replacement for everything"
II "Sriwijaya" Military Region Command
II "Sriwijaya" Military Region Command
Military Unit
II "Sriwijaya" Military Region Command
Motto
"Pengabdian Tiada Henti"
Language
Indonesian
Translation
"Endless Dedication"
III "Siliwangi" Military Region Command
III "Siliwangi" Military Region Command
Military Unit
III "Siliwangi" Military Region Command
Motto
"Esa Hilang, Dua Terbilang"
Language
Indonesian
Translation
"Either vanished or be excels"
IV "Diponegoro" Military Region Command
IV "Diponegoro" Military Region Command
Military Unit
IV "Diponegoro" Military Region Command
Motto
"Sirnaning Yakso Katon Gapuraning Ratu"
Language
Javanese
Translation
"Evil vanishes in front of the truth, and happiness will be achieved"
V "Brawijaya" Military Region Command
V "Brawijaya" Military Region Command
Military Unit
V "Brawijaya" Military Region Command
Motto
"Bhirawa Anoraga"
Translation
"Gallant yet humble"
VI "Mulawarman" Military Region Command
VI "Mulawarman" Military Region Command
Military Unit
VI "Mulawarman" Military Region Command
Motto
"Gawi Manuntung Waja Sampai Kaputing"
Language
Banjarese
Translation
"Do it until it's done"
IX "Udayana" Military Region Command
IX "Udayana" Military Region Command
Military Unit
IX "Udayana" Military Region Command
Motto
"Praja Raksaka"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Defender and protector of the people"
XII "Tanjungpura" Military Region Command
XII "Tanjungpura" Military Region Command
Military Unit
XII "Tanjungpura" Military Region Command
Motto
"Carathana Jita Vina"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Never step back after a step forward"
XIII "Merdeka" Military Region Command
XIII "Merdeka" Military Region Command
Military Unit
XIII "Merdeka" Military Region Command
Motto
"Jaya Sakti"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Victorious and Powerful"
XIV "Hasanuddin" Military Region Command
XIV "Hasanuddin" Military Region Command
Military Unit
XIV "Hasanuddin" Military Region Command
Motto
"Setia Hingga Akhir"
Language
Indonesian
Translation
"Loyal till the Last"
XVI "Pattimura" Military Region Command
XVI "Pattimura" Military Region Command
Military Unit
XVI "Pattimura" Military Region Command
Motto
"Lawamena Haulala"
Translation
"Onward till the last drop of blood"
XVII "Cenderawasih" Military Region Command
XVII "Cenderawasih" Military Region Command
Military Unit
XVII "Cenderawasih" Military Region Command
Motto
"Ksatria Pelindung Rakyat"
Language
Indonesian
Translation
"Knight protectors of the people"
Notes
Previously: Praja Ghupta Vira. Motto language: Sanskrit
XVIII "Kasuari" Military Region Command
XVIII "Kasuari" Military Region Command
Military Unit
XVIII "Kasuari" Military Region Command
Motto
"Patriot Pembela Rakyat"
Language
Indonesian
Translation
"Patriot defender of the people"
Jayakarta Military Region Command
Jayakarta Military Region Command
Military Unit
Jayakarta Military Region Command
Motto
"Aneka Daya Tunggal Bhakti"
Translation
"Various Powers, One Devotion"
Iskandar Muda Military Region Command
Iskandar Muda Military Region Command
Military Unit
Iskandar Muda Military Region Command
Motto
"Sanggamara"
Translation
"Ward off the havoc"
Army Infantry
Army Infantry
Military Unit
Army Infantry
Motto
"Yuddha Wastu Pramukha"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
The Foremost Warfare Equipment
Field Artillery
Field Artillery
Military Unit
Field Artillery
Motto
"Tri Sandhya Yudha"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
Soldier's Ability to Carry Out Their Duties without Knowing the Time
Air Defense Artillery
Air Defense Artillery
Military Unit
Air Defense Artillery
Motto
"Vyati Rakca Bhala Chakti"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
The Great Soldier, Guardian of The Sky
Cavalry
Cavalry
Military Unit
Cavalry
Motto
"Tri Daya Chakti"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Three Sacred Powers"
Notes
Referring to the Moving Power, Firing Power and Surprising Power of modern cavalry
Army Aviation
Army Aviation
Military Unit
Army Aviation
Motto
"Wira Amur"
Language
Old Javanese
Translation
"Flying Soldiers"
Army Military Police
Army Military Police
Military Unit
Army Military Police
Motto
"Satya Vira Wichaksana"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Loyal and Wise Knights"
Corps of Engineers
Corps of Engineers
Military Unit
Corps of Engineers
Motto
"Yudha Karya Satya Bhakti"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Faithful in Battles and Developments"
Signal Corps
Signal Corps
Military Unit
Signal Corps
Motto
"Chighra Apta Nirbhaya"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Fast, Exact, Secure"
Psychological Corps
Psychological Corps
Military Unit
Psychological Corps
Motto
"Upakriya Labdha Prayojana Balottama"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Purpose of The Unit is to Give The Best Service to The Nation by Finding The Perfect Soldier"
Ordnance Corps
Ordnance Corps
Military Unit
Ordnance Corps
Motto
"Dwi Chakti Bhakti"
Language
Sanskrit
Topography Corps
Topography Corps
Military Unit
Topography Corps
Motto
"Likita Bhutalayuddha Karya"
Language
Sanskrit
Medical Corps
Medical Corps
Military Unit
Medical Corps
Motto
"Hesti Wira Shakti"
Language
Sanskrit
Army Research and Development Corps
Army Research and Development Corps
Military Unit
Army Research and Development Corps
Motto
"Satiti Chakti Bhakti"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Make a Great Power for Serving The Nation"
Army Strategic Reserve Command
Army Strategic Reserve Command
Military Unit
Army Strategic Reserve Command
Motto
"Dharma Putra"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"The children of Dharma"
Kostrad 1st Infantry Division
Kostrad 1st Infantry Division
Military Unit
Kostrad 1st Infantry Division
Motto
"Prakasa Vira Gupti"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Courageous, Gallant, Unseen"
Kostrad 2nd Infantry Division
Kostrad 2nd Infantry Division
Military Unit
Kostrad 2nd Infantry Division
Motto
"Vira Chakti Yudha"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Graced warrior at battlefield"
18th Para Raider Infantry Brigade/Trisula
18th Para Raider Infantry Brigade/Trisula
Military Unit
18th Para Raider Infantry Brigade/Trisula
Motto
"Sarvatra Eva Yudha"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Can fight anywhere, in any weather and direction"
Kostrad 3rd Infantry Division
Kostrad 3rd Infantry Division
Military Unit
Kostrad 3rd Infantry Division
Motto
"Darpa Cakti Yudha"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Bold and graced at battlefield"
Army Raider infantry
Army Raider infantry
Military Unit
Army Raider infantry
Motto
"Cepat, Tepat, Senyap"
Language
Indonesian
Translation
"Fast, Exact, Quiet"
Army Special Forces Command
Army Special Forces Command
Military Unit
Army Special Forces Command
Motto
"Tribhuana Chandraca Satya Dharma"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Fast, Exact, Quiet"
Notes
Popular motto: ''Berani, Benar, Berhasil ("Brave, Right, Successful"), motto language: Indonesian
Special Forces Education and Training Centre (Pusdiklatpassus)
Special Forces Education and Training Centre (Pusdiklatpassus)
Military Unit
Special Forces Education and Training Centre (Pusdiklatpassus)
Motto
"Tri Yudha Sakti"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"The three abilities that a warrior should attain"
Notes
Refers to land, sea and air
1st Group - Para Commandos
1st Group - Para Commandos
Military Unit
1st Group - Para Commandos
Motto
"Eka Wastu Baladhika"
Language
Sanskrit
2st Group - Para Commandos
2st Group - Para Commandos
Military Unit
2st Group - Para Commandos
Motto
"Dwi Dharma Birawa Yudha"
Language
Sanskrit
3rd Group - Clandestine
3rd Group - Clandestine
Military Unit
3rd Group - Clandestine
Motto
"Kottaman Wira Naracha Byuha"
Language
Sanskrit
SAT-81/Gultor - Counter-terrorism unit of Kopassus
SAT-81/Gultor - Counter-terrorism unit of Kopassus
Military Unit
SAT-81/Gultor - Counter-terrorism unit of Kopassus
Motto
"Siap Setia Berani"
Language
Indonesian
Translation
"Ready, Loyal, Brave"
Indonesian Military Academy
Indonesian Military Academy
Military Unit
Indonesian Military Academy
Motto
"Adhitakarya Mahatvavirya Nagarabhakti"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Hard-working Knights Serving Bravery as nation Hero"
Navy
Navy
Military Unit
Navy
Indonesian Navy and Fleet Forces Corps
Indonesian Navy and Fleet Forces Corps
Military Unit
Indonesian Navy and Fleet Forces Corps
Motto
"Jalasveva Jayamahe"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"On The Sea We Are Glorious"
Indonesian Marine Corps
Indonesian Marine Corps
Military Unit
Indonesian Marine Corps
Motto
"Jalesu Bhumyamcha Jayamahe"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Glorious on the Land and the Sea"
Taifib
Taifib
Military Unit
Taifib
Motto
"Mayanetra Yamadipati"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"The invisible God of Death"
Kopaska
Kopaska
Military Unit
Kopaska
Motto
"Tan Hana Wighna Tan Sirna"
Language
Old Javanese
Translation
"No Difficulties Cannot be Conquered"
Denjaka
Denjaka
Military Unit
Denjaka
Motto
"Satya Wira Dharma"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Ready to act against any threat of danger"
Navy Submarine Unit
Navy Submarine Unit
Military Unit
Navy Submarine Unit
Motto
"Wira Ananta Rudira"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Steadfast until The End"
Navy Amphibious Ships Unit
Navy Amphibious Ships Unit
Military Unit
Navy Amphibious Ships Unit
Motto
"Dwi Daya Yudha"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Two Powers in Battles"
Notes
Refers to the land and sea abilities of amphibious vehicles
Navy Military Police
Navy Military Police
Military Unit
Navy Military Police
Motto
"Wijna Wira Widhayaka"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Knightful and Wise Rule Upholders"
Naval Hydro-oceanographic Service
Naval Hydro-oceanographic Service
Military Unit
Naval Hydro-oceanographic Service
Motto
"Jala Citra Praja Yodha"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Mapping The Sea for Nations' Glory"
KRI Sultan Hasanuddin-366, a Sigma-class design corvette bought from the Netherlands
KRI Sultan Hasanuddin-366, a Sigma-class design corvette bought from the Netherlands
Military Unit
KRI Sultan Hasanuddin-366, a Sigma-class design corvette bought from the Netherlands
Motto
"Bertempur dan Menang"
Language
Indonesian
Translation
"Fight and Win"
Indonesian Naval Academy
Indonesian Naval Academy
Military Unit
Indonesian Naval Academy
Motto
"Hree Dharma Shanty"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Embarrassed for Doing The Defects"
Air Force
Air Force
Military Unit
Air Force
Kopasgat
Kopasgat
Military Unit
Kopasgat
Motto
"Karmanye Vadikaraste Mafalesu Kadatjana"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Working without counting gains and losses"
Notes
Taken from the Bhagavad Gita 2:47
Kopasgat Education and Training Centre (Pusdiklat Paskhas)
Kopasgat Education and Training Centre (Pusdiklat Paskhas)
Military Unit
Kopasgat Education and Training Centre (Pusdiklat Paskhas)
Motto
"Samapta Vidya Cakti"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Preparing for knowledge and attain more capabilities"
Bravo Detachment 90
Bravo Detachment 90
Military Unit
Bravo Detachment 90
Motto
"Catya Wihikan Awacyama Kapala"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Loyal, Skilled, Successful"
Air Force Military Police
Air Force Military Police
Military Unit
Air Force Military Police
Motto
"Wira Waskita"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Skilled and Alerted Knights"
Air Force Maintenance Command
Air Force Maintenance Command
Military Unit
Air Force Maintenance Command
Motto
"Sevana Karya Buddhi Sakti"
Language
Sanskrit
Air Force Command and Staff College
Air Force Command and Staff College
Military Unit
Air Force Command and Staff College
Motto
"Pragnya Paramartha Jaya"
Language
Sanskrit
Air Force Doctrine, Education and Training Development Command
Air Force Doctrine, Education and Training Development Command
Military Unit
Air Force Doctrine, Education and Training Development Command
Motto
"Pragnya Paramartha Jaya"
Language
Sanskrit
1st Air Squadron
1st Air Squadron
Military Unit
1st Air Squadron
Motto
"Akasa Waskita Dwi Matra Vidya"
Language
Sanskrit
2nd Air Squadron
2nd Air Squadron
Military Unit
2nd Air Squadron
Motto
"Pengabdian Pantang Surut"
Language
Indonesian
Translation
"Unwavering Devotion"
3rd Air Squadron
3rd Air Squadron
Military Unit
3rd Air Squadron
Motto
"Uruvikrama Ghataka"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Valiant and Deadly"
4th Air Squadron
4th Air Squadron
Military Unit
4th Air Squadron
Motto
"Apnute Kriya Hayu Uliha"
Language
Sanskrit
5th Air Squadron
5th Air Squadron
Military Unit
5th Air Squadron
Motto
"Adhirajasa Bumantara Bhaya Kara Samudra"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Conquering the Sky Guarding the Ocean"
6th Air Squadron
6th Air Squadron
Military Unit
6th Air Squadron
Motto
"Satya Anggakara Anjali"
Language
Sanskrit
7th Air Squadron
7th Air Squadron
Military Unit
7th Air Squadron
8th Air Squadron
8th Air Squadron
Military Unit
8th Air Squadron
Motto
"Cipta Sila Sancaya Dharma"
Language
Sanskrit
11th Air Squadron
11th Air Squadron
Military Unit
11th Air Squadron
Motto
"Bajra Garda Bhuwana"
Language
Sanskrit
12th Air Squadron
12th Air Squadron
Military Unit
12th Air Squadron
Motto
"Labda Gagana Nirwesti"
Language
Sanskrit
14th Air Squadron
14th Air Squadron
Military Unit
14th Air Squadron
Motto
"Akasha Parakrama"
Language
Sanskrit
15th Air Squadron
15th Air Squadron
Military Unit
15th Air Squadron
Motto
"Wiyakti Mandala Bhakti"
Language
Sanskrit
16th Air Squadron
16th Air Squadron
Military Unit
16th Air Squadron
Motto
"Vijayakantaka Abhyasti Virayate"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Excel and Valiant"
17th Air Squadron
17th Air Squadron
Military Unit
17th Air Squadron
Motto
"Valiant, Integrity, Professional"
Language
English
21st Air Squadron
21st Air Squadron
Military Unit
21st Air Squadron
Motto
"Antar Patangga Labdajaya"
Language
Sanskrit
27th Air Squadron
27th Air Squadron
Military Unit
27th Air Squadron
Motto
"Aksi Varutha Pracya Antariksa"
Language
Sanskrit
31st Air Squadron
31st Air Squadron
Military Unit
31st Air Squadron
Motto
"Tegar, Ikhlas, Tuntas"
Language
Indonesian
Translation
"Tough, Sincere, Complete"
32nd Air Squadron
32nd Air Squadron
Military Unit
32nd Air Squadron
Motto
"Swadhyayajnana Anuraga Bhakti Nagara"
Language
Sanskrit
33rd Air Squadron
33rd Air Squadron
Military Unit
33rd Air Squadron
Motto
"Nirwikara Adarma Nagara"
Language
Sanskrit
45th Air Squadron
45th Air Squadron
Military Unit
45th Air Squadron
Motto
"Swandana Ahingani"
Language
Sanskrit
51st Air Squadron
51st Air Squadron
Military Unit
51st Air Squadron
Motto
"Jaya Aksi Angkasa"
52nd Air Squadron
52nd Air Squadron
Military Unit
52nd Air Squadron
Motto
"Sakti Angkasa"
Indonesian Air Force Academy
Indonesian Air Force Academy
Military Unit
Indonesian Air Force Academy
Motto
"Vidya Karma Vira Pakca"
Language
Sanskrit
Translation
"Knowledge for deeds, Chivalrous to protect"
| Military Unit | Motto | Language | Translation | Notes |
| Indonesian National Armed Forces | "Tri Dharma Eka Karma" | Sanskrit | Three duties, one action | |
| 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" | |
| National Air Operations Command | "Labda Reswara Antarikshe" | Sanskrit | The mighty conquer the sky | Previously: National Air Defense Command: Labda Prakasa Nirwikara. Motto language: Sanskrit |
| 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" | |
| 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" | 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 |
· New Zealand
1 (New Zealand) Brigade
1 (New Zealand) Brigade
Military Unit
1 (New Zealand) Brigade
Motto
Kia Rite Kia Takatu
Language
Māori
Translation
Ready to act
New Zealand Corps of Officer Cadets
New Zealand Corps of Officer Cadets
Military Unit
New Zealand Corps of Officer Cadets
Motto
Serve Proudly Lead Wisely
Language
English
Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery
Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery
Military Unit
Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery
Motto
Ubique
Language
Latin
Translation
Everywhere
The Corps of Royal New Zealand Engineers
The Corps of Royal New Zealand Engineers
Military Unit
The Corps of Royal New Zealand Engineers
Motto
Ubique
Language
Latin
Translation
Everywhere
Queen Alexandra's Mounted Rifles
Queen Alexandra's Mounted Rifles
Military Unit
Queen Alexandra's Mounted Rifles
Motto
Ake Ake Kia Kaha
Language
Māori
Translation
Forever and ever be strong
Royal New Zealand Corps of Signals
Royal New Zealand Corps of Signals
Military Unit
Royal New Zealand Corps of Signals
Motto
Certa Cito
Language
Latin
Translation
Swift and Sure
Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment
Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment
Military Unit
Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment
Motto
Onward
Language
English
The New Zealand Special Air Service
The New Zealand Special Air Service
Military Unit
The New Zealand Special Air Service
Motto
Who Dares Wins
Language
English
Royal New Zealand Army Logistic Regiment
Royal New Zealand Army Logistic Regiment
Military Unit
Royal New Zealand Army Logistic Regiment
Motto
Ma Nga Hua Tu-Tangata
Language
Māori
Translation
By our actions we are known
Royal New Zealand Army Medical Corps
Royal New Zealand Army Medical Corps
Military Unit
Royal New Zealand Army Medical Corps
Motto
Semper Agens - Semper Quietus
Language
Latin
Translation
Always alert, always calm
Royal New Zealand Dental Corps
Royal New Zealand Dental Corps
Military Unit
Royal New Zealand Dental Corps
Motto
Ex Malo Bonum
Language
Latin
Translation
From evil comes good
Royal New Zealand Chaplains Department
Royal New Zealand Chaplains Department
Military Unit
Royal New Zealand Chaplains Department
Motto
In This Sign Conquer
Language
English
New Zealand Army Legal Service
New Zealand Army Legal Service
Military Unit
New Zealand Army Legal Service
Motto
Justitia in Armis
Language
Latin
Translation
Justice in Arms
The Corps of Royal New Zealand Military Police
The Corps of Royal New Zealand Military Police
Military Unit
The Corps of Royal New Zealand Military Police
Motto
Ko Tatou Hei Tauira
Language
Māori
Translation
By example we lead
New Zealand Army Physical Training Corps
New Zealand Army Physical Training Corps
Military Unit
New Zealand Army Physical Training Corps
Motto
Mens Sana In Corpore Sano
Language
Latin
Translation
A sound mind in a sound body
2nd/1st Battalion, RNZIR
2nd/1st Battalion, RNZIR
Military Unit
2nd/1st Battalion, RNZIR
Motto
Kura Takahi Puni
Language
Māori
Translation
We are ready
New Zealand Army Command School
New Zealand Army Command School
Military Unit
New Zealand Army Command School
Motto
Serve proudly, Lead Wisely
Language
English
New Zealand Army Adventurous Training Centre
New Zealand Army Adventurous Training Centre
Military Unit
New Zealand Army Adventurous Training Centre
Motto
Fortior Qui Se Vincit
Language
Latin
Translation
He is stronger who conquers himself
New Zealand Rifle Brigade
New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Military Unit
New Zealand Rifle Brigade
Motto
Soyes Ferme
Language
Latin
Translation
Stand Fast
Comments
Disestablished
2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force
2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Military Unit
2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Motto
Onward
Language
English
Comments
Disestablished
The Home Guard
The Home Guard
Military Unit
The Home Guard
Motto
Kia Matara
Language
Māori
Translation
On Guard
Comments
Disestablished
2nd Land Force Group
2nd Land Force Group
Military Unit
2nd Land Force Group
Motto
Parum Ad Agere
Language
Latin
Translation
Ready to act
Comments
Disestablished
New Zealand Corps of Signals
New Zealand Corps of Signals
Military Unit
New Zealand Corps of Signals
Motto
Celeritas
Language
Latin
Translation
Swiftly
Comments
Disestablished
New Zealand Cycle and Signaling Corps
New Zealand Cycle and Signaling Corps
Military Unit
New Zealand Cycle and Signaling Corps
Motto
Sodales Parati
Language
Latin
Translation
Prepared as comrades together
Comments
Disestablished
New Zealand Dental Corps
New Zealand Dental Corps
Military Unit
New Zealand Dental Corps
Motto
Ex Malo Bonum
Language
Latin
Translation
From evil comes good
Comments
Disestablished
New Zealand Post and Telegraph Corps
New Zealand Post and Telegraph Corps
Military Unit
New Zealand Post and Telegraph Corps
Motto
Celeritas
Language
Latin
Translation
Swiftly
Comments
Disestablished
New Zealand Signal Corps
New Zealand Signal Corps
Military Unit
New Zealand Signal Corps
Motto
Sodales Parati
Language
Latin
Translation
Prepared as comrades together
Comments
Disestablished
New Zealand Railway Corps
New Zealand Railway Corps
Military Unit
New Zealand Railway Corps
Motto
Gardez Bien
Language
French
Translation
Guard well
Comments
Disestablished
New Zealand Tunnellers Corps
New Zealand Tunnellers Corps
Military Unit
New Zealand Tunnellers Corps
Motto
inga wahi katoa
Language
Māori
Translation
Everywhere
Comments
Disestablished
New Zealand Woman's Royal Army Corps
New Zealand Woman's Royal Army Corps
Military Unit
New Zealand Woman's Royal Army Corps
Motto
Pro Patria
Language
Latin
Translation
For Country
Comments
Disestablished 1978
Royal New Zealand Army Service Corps
Royal New Zealand Army Service Corps
Military Unit
Royal New Zealand Army Service Corps
Motto
Nil SineLabore
Language
Latin
Translation
Nothing without work
Comments
Disestablished 1978
Royal New Zealand Army Ordnance Corps
Royal New Zealand Army Ordnance Corps
Military Unit
Royal New Zealand Army Ordnance Corps
Motto
Sua Tele Tonanti
Language
Latin
Translation
To the warrior his arms
Comments
Disestablished 1996
Royal New Zealand Corps of Transport
Royal New Zealand Corps of Transport
Military Unit
Royal New Zealand Corps of Transport
Motto
Nil Sine Labore
Language
Latin
Translation
Nothing without work
Comments
Disestablished 1996
Royal New Zealand Provost Corps
Royal New Zealand Provost Corps
Military Unit
Royal New Zealand Provost Corps
Motto
ko tatou hei tauira
Language
Māori
Translation
We serve as examples
Comments
Disestablished
Royal New Zealand Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Royal New Zealand Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Military Unit
Royal New Zealand Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
Motto
Arte Et Marte
Language
Latin
Translation
By skill and fighting
Comments
Disestablished 1996
1st Mounted Rifles (Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry)
1st Mounted Rifles (Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry)
Military Unit
1st Mounted Rifles (Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry)
Motto
Celer Et Audax
Language
Latin
Translation
Swift and Bold
Comments
Disestablished
1st Armoured Car Regiment (NZ Scottish)
1st Armoured Car Regiment (NZ Scottish)
Military Unit
1st Armoured Car Regiment (NZ Scottish)
Motto
No Rich Mo Dhuthaich
Language
Scottish Gaelic
Translation
My King and Country
Comments
Disestablished
1st Battalion, Auckland Infantry (Countess of Ranfurly's Own)
1st Battalion, Auckland Infantry (Countess of Ranfurly's Own)
Military Unit
1st Battalion, Auckland Infantry (Countess of Ranfurly's Own)
Motto
Sisit Prudentia
Language
Latin
Translation
Ever Prudent
Comments
Disestablished
1st Canterbury Rifle Battalion
1st Canterbury Rifle Battalion
Military Unit
1st Canterbury Rifle Battalion
Motto
Pro Aris Et Focus
Language
Latin
Translation
For hearth and home
Comments
Disestablished
1st (Canterbury) Regiment
1st (Canterbury) Regiment
Military Unit
1st (Canterbury) Regiment
Motto
ake ake kia kaha
Language
Māori
Translation
For ever and ever strong
Comments
Disestablished
1st Regiment (Otago) Mounted Rifles
1st Regiment (Otago) Mounted Rifles
Military Unit
1st Regiment (Otago) Mounted Rifles
Motto
Es Fidelis
Language
Latin
Translation
Be Faithful
Comments
Disestablished
2nd Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast Battalion Group
2nd Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast Battalion Group
Military Unit
2nd Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast Battalion Group
Motto
ake ake kia kaha
Language
Māori
Translation
For ever and ever strong
Comments
Disestablished
2nd (South Canterbury) Regiment
2nd (South Canterbury) Regiment
Military Unit
2nd (South Canterbury) Regiment
Motto
Pro Patria
Language
Latin
Translation
For my country
Comments
Disestablished
3rd (Auckland) Mounted Rifles
3rd (Auckland) Mounted Rifles
Military Unit
3rd (Auckland) Mounted Rifles
Motto
kia tupato
Language
Māori
Translation
Be Cautious
Comments
Disestablished
3rd (Auckland) Regiment (Countess of Ranfurly's Own)
3rd (Auckland) Regiment (Countess of Ranfurly's Own)
Military Unit
3rd (Auckland) Regiment (Countess of Ranfurly's Own)
Motto
Sisit Prudentia
Language
Latin
Translation
Ever Prudent
Comments
Disestablished
4th (Waikato) Mounted Rifles
4th (Waikato) Mounted Rifles
Military Unit
4th (Waikato) Mounted Rifles
Motto
Libertas et natale solum
Language
Latin
Translation
Liberty and my native land
Comments
Disestablished
4th Otago and Southland Battalion Group
4th Otago and Southland Battalion Group
Military Unit
4th Otago and Southland Battalion Group
Motto
kia mate toa
Language
Māori
Translation
Fight unto death
Comments
Disestablished
5th Mounted Rifles (Otago Hussars)
5th Mounted Rifles (Otago Hussars)
Military Unit
5th Mounted Rifles (Otago Hussars)
Motto
Es Fidelis
Language
Latin
Translation
Be Faithful
Comments
Disestablished
5th (Wellington Rifles) Regiment
5th (Wellington Rifles) Regiment
Military Unit
5th (Wellington Rifles) Regiment
Motto
Virtutis Fortuna Comes
Language
Latin
Translation
Good fortune is the companion of courage
Comments
Disestablished
6th (Manawatu) Mounted Rifles
6th (Manawatu) Mounted Rifles
Military Unit
6th (Manawatu) Mounted Rifles
Motto
he kawau maro
Language
Māori
Translation
Unyelding as the shag
Comments
Disestablished
6th Hauraki Battalion Group
6th Hauraki Battalion Group
Military Unit
6th Hauraki Battalion Group
Motto
whakatangata kia kaha
Language
Māori
Translation
Acquit yourselves like men, be strong
Comments
Disestablished
6th (Hauraki) Regiment
6th (Hauraki) Regiment
Military Unit
6th (Hauraki) Regiment
Motto
whakatangata kia kaha
Language
Māori
Translation
Acquit yourselves like men, be strong
Comments
Disestablished
7th (Southland) Mounted Rifles
7th (Southland) Mounted Rifles
Military Unit
7th (Southland) Mounted Rifles
Motto
Celer Et Audax
Language
Latin
Translation
Swift and bold
Comments
Disestablished
7th (Wellington West Coast) Regiment
7th (Wellington West Coast) Regiment
Military Unit
7th (Wellington West Coast) Regiment
Motto
Acer in Armis
Language
Latin
Translation
Strong in Arms
Comments
Disestablished
8th (South Canterbury) Mounted Rifles
8th (South Canterbury) Mounted Rifles
Military Unit
8th (South Canterbury) Mounted Rifles
Motto
Moveo Et Profitior
Language
Latin
Translation
By my actions I am known
Comments
Disestablished
8th (Southland Rifles) Regiment
8th (Southland Rifles) Regiment
Military Unit
8th (Southland Rifles) Regiment
Motto
kia mate toa
Language
Māori
Translation
Fight unto death
Comments
Disestablished
1st New Zealand Ranger Company
1st New Zealand Ranger Company
Military Unit
1st New Zealand Ranger Company
Motto
Te Kaha Me Te Te Nanakia
Language
Māori
Translation
The Powerful and the Cruel
Comments
Disestablished
| Military Unit | Motto | Language | Translation | Comments |
| 1 (New Zealand) Brigade | Kia Rite Kia Takatu | Māori | Ready to act | |
| New Zealand Corps of Officer Cadets | Serve Proudly Lead Wisely | 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 |
References
- The phrase comes from Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War.
- Before the Battle of Plataea, Mardonius offered the Athenians peace terms, with the hope of dividing the Greek forces. T
- The phrase was uttered by the Spartan King Leonidas I, just prior to the Battle of Thermopylae, as a response to the Per
- Spartan mothers would utter the phrase to their sons before they went to war, reminding them to return victorious with t
- The phrase is the traditional battle cry of Greek infantrymen when attacking the enemy.
- The phrase is a tribute to the Sacred Band that fought during World War II alongside the Special Air Service, which also
- The phrase is a reference to the Gordian Knot, a legendary knot tied to a pole near the temple of Zeus in Gordium. It wa
- The phrase comes from Thucydides' account of Pericles' oration on the eve of the Peloponnesian War.
- Australian Armyhttps://web.archive.org/web/20160329132914/http://army.gov.au/Our-people/Units/Forces-Command/2nd-Division/11th-Brigade/9th-Battalion-Royal-Queensland-Regiment
- www.army-armee.forces.gc.cahttp://www.army-armee.forces.gc.ca/en/hastings-prince-edward-regiment/index.page
- Infantry in India
- "TNI Doctrine"http://www.tni.mil.id/index2.php?page=doktrin.html
- "Inauguration of Republic of Indonesia Fleet Command | the Australian Naval Institute"https://navalinstitute.com.au/inauguration-of-republic-of-indonesia-fleet-command/
- TNI Angkatan Udarahttps://tni-au.mil.id/lambang-satuan-komando-operasi-udara-nasional/
- TNI Angkatan Udarahttps://tni-au.mil.id/kohanudnas-kembangkan-deteksi-dini/
- "Arti Lambang (Meaning of symbol)"https://kostrad.mil.id/arti-lambang/
- "History"http://kopassus.mil.id/sejarah/
- "HUT Wing III Paskhas"https://tni-au.mil.id/hut-wing-iii-paskhas/
- The regimental badges of New Zealand, an illustrated history of the badges and insignia worn by the New Zealand Armyhttps://search.worldcat.org/oclc/14030948