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List of military unit mottoes by country

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Australia

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Austria

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Brunei Darussalam

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  • Brunei Darussalam Commando Unit (RPK)
    • The Rejimen Pasukan Khas's motto is: "Tangkas Berani" or in English: "Agile and Brave"

Bangladesh

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Brazil

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Canada

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Chile

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  • Chilean Army: Siempre vencedor, jamás vencido (Spanish for "Always Victorious, Never Defeated")

China, Republic of

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Republic of China Armed Force

  • 防衛固守，有效嚇阻(fang-wei-gu-shou, you-xiao-he-zu): persistent defense, effective intimidation.
  • 決戰境外(jue-zhan-jing-wai): decisive battle outside of national boundary.
  • Republic of China Army
    • Aviation and Special Operation Command
      • 高山低頭，海水讓路(gao-shan-di-tou, hai-shui-rang-lu): the mountain bows, the ocean gives way.
      • 生為空特人，死為空特魂(sheng-wei-kong-te-ren, si-wei-kong-te-hun): live as kon-teh persons, die as kon-teh spirits.(空特kon-teh is abbreviation of Aviation and Special Warfare Command)
  • Republic of China Navy
    • 忠、義(zhong, yi): loyalty and justice.
    • 見敵必戰(jian-di-bi-zhan): we must battle when enemy is in sight.
    • Republic of China Marine Corps
      • 一日陸戰隊，終生陸戰隊(yi-ri-lu-zhan-dui, zhong-sheng-lu-zhan-dui): Once a marine, always a marine.
      • 不怕苦，不怕難，不怕死(bu-pa-ku, bu-pa-nan, bu-pa-si): fear no pain, fear no challenge, fear no death.
      • 永遠忠誠(yong-yuan-zhong-cheng): always faithful (taken from the USMC motto semper fidelis)
  • Republic of China Air Force
    • 無空防即無國防(wu-kong-fang-ji-wu-guo-fang): without air defense there is no national defense.
  • Republic of China Military Police
    • 忠貞憲兵(zhong-zheng-xian-bing): loyal military police.
  • Military Academy
    • 親愛精誠: Fraternity, Devotion, Sincerity
    • 貪生怕死勿入此門，升官發財請走他路(tan-sheng-pa-si-mo-ru-ci-men, sheng-guan-fa-cai-qing-zou-ta-lu): (those who) covet life and fear death do not enter this door, (those who wish for) promotion and wealth please take other paths.

Czech Republic

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  • 601st Special Forces Group: Dokud dýchám, doufám (As long as I breathe, I hope)
  • 4th Rapid Deployment Brigade: Tam, kde jiní nestačí (Where others are not enough)
    • 43rd Parachute regiment: Pot šetří krev (Sweat saves blood)
  • 72nd mechanized battalion: Statečně bojovat, svobodně žít! (Fight bravely, live freely!)
  • 15th engineer regiment: Sloužíme, abychom pomáhali! (We serve to help!)
  • 53rd reconnaissance and electronic warfare regiment: Kdo zná, vítězí/Sciens vincit (Who knows, wins)

Estonia

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Finland

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France

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Germany

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Greece

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India

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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
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"

Indonesia

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See also: Indosphere, Indianization of Southeast Asia, and Hinduism in Indonesia

Units within the Indonesian National Armed Forces have mottoes taken from Sanskrit, Old Javanese, and Indonesian language.

Military Unit Motto Language Translation Notes
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"


Israel

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  • Israeli Defense Forces
    • Duvdevan: כי בתחבולות תעשה לך מלחמה‎ Ki b'Tahbulot, Ta'ase-l'kha milhama (For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war (Proverbs 24:6)).
    • Givati Brigade: יחידת סגולה‎ Yehidat Sgula (A Unit of Virtue, also means: purple - the brigade's beret color)
    • Israeli Armored Corps: האדם שבטנק ינצח‎ Ha-Adam She-ba-Tank Yenatze'ah (The Man in the Tank Shall Win)
    • Israeli Armored Corps: במקום בו יעצרו הזחלים שמה ייקבע הגבול‎ Ba-makom bo ya'atsru ha-zchalim, sham yikava ha gvool (In the Place where the [tank] Treads Stop, There the Border Will Be Decided [marked/drawn])
    • Israeli Artillery Corps: Bli Siyua, Ha-chir Lo Yanua (Without Support, the Infantry Won't Move)
    • Israeli Artillery Corps: ארטילריה מלכת הקרב‎ artilerya malkat Hakrav (Artillery is the Queen of Battle)
    • Israeli Engineering Corps: ראשונים תמיד‎ Rishonim Tamid (Always First)
    • Israeli Engineering Corps Chemical Warfare Unit: הישרדות והמשך לחימה‎ Hisardut ve Hemsech Lechima (Survival and continuous combat)
    • Israeli Engineering Corps: את הקשה נעשה היום, את הבלתי אפשרי נעשה מחר‎ Et ha-Kashe Naase Hayom, Et ha-Bilti Efshari Naase Machar (The hard we shall do today, the impossible we shall do tomorrow)
    • Israeli Education and Youth Corps: עם בונה צבא בונה עם‎ Am boneh Tzava Boneh Am (A Folk builds An Army building a Folk)
    • Israeli Intelligence Corps: לך דומיה תהילה‎ Lecha Dumiya Tehila (Silence is praise to You; Psalms 65:2)
    • Israeli Medical Corps: המציל נפש אחת כאילו הציל עולם שלם‎ Ha-matsil nefesh achat, keilu hitsil olam shalem (He who saves one soul, it is as if he saves a whole world)
    • Israeli Navy: ויירד מים עד ים, ןמנהר עד אפסי ארץ, לפניו יכרעו ציים‎ Vayerd MeYam Ad Yam, Uminahar Ad Afsey Aretz, Lefanav Yichreu Tziyim (He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth. Navies shall bow before him; Psalm 72:8,9)
    • Nahal Brigade: היתרון האנושי‎ HaYitaron ha-Enoshi (The Human Advantage)
    • Paratroopers Brigade: ניזום, נוביל, נהווה דוגמא, וננצח!‎ Nizom, Novil, Ne'haveh Dugma VeNenaze'ah (We shall Innovate, Lead, Set an Example - and Win)
    • Sayeret Matkal (General Staff Reconnaissance Unit): מי שמעז מנצח‎ Mi Sheme'ez, Menatze'ah (He Who Dares Wins)
    • Shayetet 13: כשהגלים מתחזקים החזקים מתגלים‎ She'hagalim mitchazkim, hachazakim mitgalim (When the waves grow stronger, the strong men are revealed).
  • Mossad: באין תחבולות יפול עם, ותשועה ברוב יועץ‎ Be'ein Tachbulot Yipol Am, Uteshua Berov Yoetz (Where no counsel is, the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety; Proverbs 11:14)
  • Shabak: מגן ולא יראה‎ Magen Ve-Lo Yira'e (Defender Who Shall Not Have Fear / Defender Who Shall Not Be Seen)

Italy

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  • Esercito Italiano (Italian Army): Salus rei publicae suprema lex esto (Latin for "the safeguard of the republic shall be the supreme law")
  • Marina Militare (Italian Navy): Patria e onore (Italian for "country and honour")
  • Aeronautica Militare (Italian Air Force): Virtute siderum tenus (Latin for "with valour to the stars")
  • Arma dei Carabinieri (Corps of Carabiniers): Nei secoli fedele (Italian for "faithful throughout the centuries")
  • Guardia di Finanza (Financial Guard): Nec recisa recedit (Latin for "does not retreat even if broken")
  • Polizia di Stato (State Police): Sub lege libertas (Latin for "under the law, freedom")
  • Polizia Penitenziaria (Penitentiary Police): Despondere spem munus nostrum (Latin for "to ensure hope is our role")
  • Corpo Forestale dello Stato (State Forestry Corps): Pro natura opus et vigilantia (Latin for "labour and vigilance for nature")
  • Vigili del Fuoco (Fire Service): Flammas domamus donamus cordem (Latin for "we tame the flames, we give our hearts)
  • Corpo Militare della Croce Rossa Italiana (Military Corps of the Italian Red Cross): Inter arma caritas (Latin for "in war, charity")
  • Corpo Militare dell'Esercito dell'Associazione dei Cavalieri Italiani del Sovrano Militare Ordine di Malta (Military Corps of the Army of the Association of Italian Knights of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta): Fortitudo et sanitas (Latin for "strength and health")
  • Corpo delle Infermiere Volontarie dell'Associazione dei Cavalieri Italiani del Sovrano Militare Ordine di Malta (Corps of Voluntary Nurses of the Association of Italian Knights of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta): Fortitudo et sanitas (Latin for "strength and health")
  • Ordinariato Militare in Italia (Military Ordinariate in Italy): Fides, charitas, spes (Latin for "faith, charity, hope")

Korea, South

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Korean Army: Power in Unity

  • 3rd Infantry Division "White skull" : 살아도 백골, 죽어도 백골 (We are white skull. Dead or Alive)
  • Special Warfare Command 특수전사령부 : 안되면 되게하라 (Make the impossible possible)

Lebanon

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  • Lebanese Army: شرف تضحية وفاء Sharaf Tadhiya Wafaa (Honor, Sacrifice, Loyalty)
  • Lebanese Rangers: حيث لا يجرء الأخرون Haith La Yajrae Alakhirown (Where no one dares)

Malaysia

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Malaysian Army: Gagah Setia (Strong and Loyal)

Royal Ranger Regiment: Agi Idup Agi Ngelaban (Whilst there is life, there is fight)

  • 1st Rangers
  • 2nd Rangers: Osiou oh Kamanang (Who Dares Wins in Kadazandusun)
  • 3rd Rangers: Biar Putih Tulang (Original proverb is "Biar putih tulang, Jangan putih mata", which roughly translates to "Better to die than to be a coward.")
  • 4th Rangers: Jadi Yang Terbaik (Be the Best)
  • 5th Rangers: Agi Idup Agi Ngelaban; previous Motto was Berjuang terus Berjuang (Keep on Fighting)
  • 6th Rangers
  • 7th Rangers (Mechanized): Cekal Perkasa (Determined and Strong)
  • 8th Rangers (Para)
  • 9th Rangers: Siau bani Manang (Who Dares Wins in Bajau)
  • 10th Rangers

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)

  • 2nd Regiment : Cari dan Jahanamkan (Seek and Destroy) and Second to None

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)

Myanmar

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Defence Service ["Never Surrender"]

Netherlands

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Norway

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  • Forsvaret (Norwegian Armed Forces): current: For alt vi har. Og alt vi er. (Norwegian for "For all we have. And all we are."); former: For fred og frihet (Norwegian for "For peace and freedom")
    • Hæren (Norwegian Army): currently no motto for the Army, the same as Armed Forces are used.
      • 2. bataljon (2nd Battalion): In hoc signo vinces (Latin for "In this sign, thou shalt conquer")
      • 6. divisjon (6th Division): Evne til kamp – vilje til fred (Norwegian for "Capability to fight – will for peace")
      • Artilleribataljonen (Artillery Battalion): Gjør rett, frykt ingen (Norwegian for "Do right, fear no one")
        • Batteri Nils (Battery N): Brigadens slagbjørn (Norwegian for "Brigade's killer bear")
        • Forsyningsbatteriet (Supply Battery): Robur et fidelis (Latin for "Strength through unity")
        • Kampluftvernbatteriet (Air Defense Battery): Prius ignis – Mortem ex inferis (Latin for "First fire – Death from hell")
        • Samvirkebatteriet (Cooperation Battery): Communiter Victor(?) (Latin for "Victory together")
      • CSS-bataljonen (Combat Service Support Battalion): Protinus Recte (Latin for "Right the first time")
      • Garnisonen i Sør-Varanger (Garrison of Sør-Varanger)
        • Jegerkompaniet (Arctic Ranger Company): Agmine Consectamur (Latin for "We hunt in packs"); also: Agmine Consectamur Rebus In Arctois (Latin for "We hunt in packs in the Arctic")
      • Hans Majestet Kongens Garde (His Majesty The King's Guard): Alt for Kongen! (Norwegian for "Everything for the King!")
      • Hærens Taktiske Treningssenter (Army's Tactical Training Center): Tren for det verste – bli de beste (Norwegian for "Train for the worst – become the best")
      • Ingeniørvåpenet (Arm of Engineers): Ubique que fas et gloria ducunt (Latin for "Everywhere where right and glory lead")
      • Krigsskolen (Norwegian Military Academy): Si vis pacem, para bellum (Latin for "If you want peace, prepare for war")
      • Panserbataljonen (Armoured Battalion): Bitit fyrst (Old Norse for "Strike first")
        • Stridsvogneskadron 2 (Armoured Squadron 2): Vi er allerede der (Norwegian for "We're already there")
        • Stormeskadron 3 (Mechanised Infantry Squadron 3): Semper Paratus (Latin for "Always ready")
        • Stormeskadron 4 (Mechanised Infantry Squadron 4): Gul ad arma, plus ultra (Latin for "Wolverines to battle, continue forward")
        • Kavalerieskadron 5 (Cavalry Squadron 5): Primus Intrat, Exit Novissimus (Latin for "First in, last out")
        • Kampstøtteeskadron 6 (Combat Service Support Squadron 6): Volens et Potens (Latin for "Willing and able")
        • Oppklaringseskadronen (Reconnaissance Squadron): Ser alt, alltid (Norwegian for "Sees all, always")
        • Fjernoppklaringseskadronen (Remote Reconnaissance Squadron): Ingen respekt for avstanden (Norwegian for "No respect for the distance")
        • Bombekastertroppen (Mortar Platoon): Mors desuper veniens (Latin for "Death from above")
    • Sjøforsvaret (Royal Norwegian Navy): For Konge, fedreland og flaggets hæder (Dano-Norwegian for "For King, country and the flag's honour")
      • Kystartilleriet (Coastal Artillery): Klar til strid (Norwegian for "Ready for battle")
    • Luftforsvaret (Royal Norwegian Air Force): Konge, folk og fedreland (Norwegian for "King, people, and fatherland")
      • 131 Luftving (131 Air Wing): Visshet gir styrke (Norwegian for "Knowledge gives power")
        • Sensorskvadronen (Sensor Squadron): Oculi nostri, tua securitas (Latin for "Our eyes, your security")
      • 330 skvadron (330 Squadron): current: Vi redder liv (Norwegian for "We save lives"); former: Trygg havet (Norwegian for "Secure the sea")
      • Batteri 50M (Air Defence Artillery, battery 50M): Si Volas – Morieris (Latin for "If it flies – it dies")
    • Heimevernet (Norwegian Home Guard): current: Overalt – alltid (Norwegian for "Everywhere – all the time"); former: Verner, vokter, virker (Norwegian for "protects, guards, acts")
  • Former company in KFOR: Lead, don't follow

New Zealand

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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 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

Pakistan

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  • Pakistan Army (Urdu: پاک فوج) Motto (Urdu): Iman, Taqwa, Jihad fi Sabilillah (English translation: "Faith, Piety, Struggle for Allah")
  • Pakistan Air Force (Urdu: پاک فضائیه) Motto (Persian): Sahrast ke daryast tah-e-bal-o-par-e-mast (English translation:- "Be it the deserts / Be it the rivers / All are under my wings")
    • No. 9 Squadron: "How high you fly depends on how brave you are"
    • No. 11 Squadron: "Your destination is beyond everyone else's destination"
    • No. 14 Squadron: "Bold and fearless, endowed with undaunted spirit and great measure of heavenly might"
  • Pakistan Navy (Urdu : پاک بحریہ) Motto (Arabic): (English translation: Allah (Alone) is Sufficient for us, and he is the Best Disposer of affairs)
  • "A silent force to be reckoned with"
  • Pakistan Marines (Urdu: پا مير ينز) Motto (Arabic): (English translation: "And hold fast to the rope of God and do not be divided")
  • Pakistan Coast Guards Motto (English): Defending and Protecting what is Rightfully Ours)
  • Airport Security Forces Pakistan Motto (Urdu: ہر دم تیار) (English Translation: Always Ready)
  • Pakistan Rangers (Urdu: پاکستان رینجرز) Motto (Urdu): داﯾمً ﺳﺎﮪرً Daaeman Saaheran (English translation: "Ever Vigil")

Philippines

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Armed Forces of the Philippines

Portugal

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Romania

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Russia

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Serbia

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  • Serbian Special Forces Ко сме, тај може, ко не зна за страх, тај иде напред ("Who dares is able to, who knows no fear will move forward").

Singapore

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South Africa

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South African Army

South African Air Force: Per aspera ad astra (English:Through hardships to the stars)

South African Special Forces

Spain

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Spanish Military: "Todo por la Patria" (Spanish for "Everything for the Motherland")

Main article: List of Spanish Armed Forces unit mottoes

Sri Lanka

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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

Switzerland

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Sweden

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Tunisia

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Tunisian Armed Forces

Ukraine

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United Kingdom

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Disbanded

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Territorial Force

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United States

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Main article: List of United States armed forces unit mottoes

Vietnam

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See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ The phrase comes from Thucydides' History of the Peloponnesian War.
  2. ^ Before the Battle of Plataea, Mardonius offered the Athenians peace terms, with the hope of dividing the Greek forces. The Athenians responded with "As long as the sun follows his course, as he does now, we shall not come to a compromise with Xerxes".
  3. ^ The phrase was uttered by the Spartan King Leonidas I, just prior to the Battle of Thermopylae, as a response to the Persian King Xerxes I's demand for the surrender of the Spartans' arms.
  4. ^ Spartan mothers would utter the phrase to their sons before they went to war, reminding them to return victorious with the shield, or be brought back dead upon it. Returning home without a shield meant the soldier deserted, since a hoplite could not escape the field of battle unless he tossed away the heavy and cumbersome shield.
  5. ^ The phrase is the traditional battle cry of Greek infantrymen when attacking the enemy.
  6. ^ The phrase is a tribute to the Sacred Band that fought during World War II alongside the Special Air Service, which also shares the motto.
  7. ^ The phrase is a reference to the Gordian Knot, a legendary knot tied to a pole near the temple of Zeus in Gordium. It was prophesied that whoever loosed the knot would become ruler of all Asia. Alexander the Great solved the puzzle by slicing through the knot.
  8. ^ The phrase comes from Thucydides' account of Pericles' oration on the eve of the Peloponnesian War.

References

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  2. ^ Government of Canada, National Defence (2013-07-25). "The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment | Reserve Unit". www.army-armee.forces.gc.ca. Retrieved 2019-08-11.
  3. ^ Raghavan, V. R. (1997-05-01). Infantry in India. Vikas Pub. House.
  4. ^ "TNI Doctrine". www.tni.mil.id. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  5. ^ "Inauguration of Republic of Indonesia Fleet Command | the Australian Naval Institute". 5 February 2022.
  6. ^ Penerangan, Dinas (28 January 2022). "Lambang Satuan Komando Operasi Udara Nasional". TNI Angkatan Udara. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
  7. ^ "KOHANUDNAS KEMBANGKAN DETEKSI DINI". TNI Angkatan Udara. 26 May 2010. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
  8. ^ "Arti Lambang (Meaning of symbol)". kostrad.mil.id/. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  9. ^ "History". kopassus.mil.id/. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  10. ^ "HUT Wing III Paskhas". tni-au.mil.id. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
  11. ^ Corbett, D. A. (David Ashley) (1980). The regimental badges of New Zealand, an illustrated history of the badges and insignia worn by the New Zealand Army (Rev. and enl. ed.). Auckland: R. Richards. pp. 15–17. ISBN 0908596057. OCLC 14030948.

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