Template:Infobox military installation/doc

Usage
A military installation infobox may be used to summarize information about a military structure or facility, such as a fortification or military base.

The infobox should be added using the Infobox military installation template, as shown below:



Note: When using parameters, avoid the ambiguous abbreviation "N/A", and instead use "unknown" or "none". All subjective or qualitative judgements and numerical quantities or statistics must be cited to a reliable source (see WP:MILMOS).


 * name – the name of the structure or facility.
 * native_name – optional – the name of the structure in the language(s) of the country which built it, or in which it is located.
 * partof – optional – the larger structure or complex the given structure is part of, if any. For proper grammar, it may be necessary to insert "the" before the name used here.
 * location – the geographical location of the structure.
 * image – optional – an image of the structure. The image must be given in the form [[Image:Example.jpg|300px]] ; in particular, the thumb attribute must not be selected.
 * caption – optional – the text to be placed below the image.
 * map_type – optional – the base map to be used for the location map, e.g. "Scotland"; see location map for more details.
 * map_relief – optional – set to any non-blank value to use a relief map (if available)
 * latitude – optional – latitude for placing the marker on the location map, e.g. "56.81".
 * longitude – optional – longitude for placing the marker on the location map, e.g. "-2.68".
 * map_size – optional – width of the location map in pixels (px), e.g. "150"; defaults to: "220".
 * map_alt – optional – alt text for location map; see Alternative text for images.
 * map_caption – optional – caption displayed below the location map; defaults to "Shown within ", e.g. "Shown within Scotland".
 * type – optional – the general type of structure ("Castle", "Fortress", "Bunker", "Military base", "Wall", "Defensive line", etc.).
 * coordinates – optional – the location of the structure, given as a coordinate pair by using coord with display=inline,title.
 * coord_region – optional – the region code for the coordinates; see coord for more details.
 * code – optional – the location or facility code, such as the ILC or ILK code.
 * built – optional – the date when the structure was built (usually given in years). Use Start date if after 1583.
 * builder – optional – the person or group responsible for building the structure.
 * materials – optional – the materials used to construct the structure.
 * height – optional – where relevant (e.g. for towers), the height of the structure.
 * used – optional – the period during which the structure was in active military use, usually given in years.
 * demolished – optional – the date when the structure was demolished, if applicable.
 * condition – optional – the current condition of the structure.
 * ownership – optional – the current owner of the structure, if relevant.
 * open_to_public – optional – whether the structure is currently open to the general public, if relevant; indicated by "yes" or "no".
 * controlledby – optional – the country or other power controlling the structure. Multiple powers may be indicated together with the corresponding dates.
 * garrison – optional – the military forces garrisoning the structure. Specific units may be indicated if known; general numbers should be given otherwise.
 * current_commander – optional – for structures currently in military use, the current commanding officer.
 * commanders – optional – any notable individuals that commanded the forces using this structure; the choice of which commanders qualify as notable is left to the editors of a particular article.
 * occupants – optional – any notable occupants of the structure other than its commanders; as above, the choice of which occupants qualify as notable is left to the editors of a particular article.
 * battles – optional – any notable battles (usually sieges) that took place in or are closely associated with the structure; as above, the choice of which battles qualify as notable is left to the article editors.
 * events – optional – any notable non-battle events that took place in or are closely associated with the structure. As above, the choice of which events are notable is left to the article editors.
 * image2 – optional – a second image of the structure. The image must be given in the form [[Image:Example.jpg|300px]] ; in particular, the thumb attribute must not be selected.
 * caption2 – optional – the text to be placed below the second image.