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Database Question - VIII
Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2005 3:37 am
by scout1
What specifically does the suffix field represent in the "loc" info. The editor manual appears to state this is a modifier for tracking, such as "Bn". However, many of the HQ's have a data in the suffix field of "46". Anyone know what this represents ?
RE: Database Question - VIII
Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2005 11:25 am
by michaelm75au
Well. Glad you asked.
The last digit (0-9) of the suffix is a more detailed level for the unit type.
eg the HQ has a type of 4. If it has a suffix, then the HQ refers to a formation level of [Army, Group, Division, etc] ie suffix 46 means it is a Army HQ.
If the suffix is present, the value of the suffix is equal to (10*Type + (1-9 depending on the unit type)). Note that the value 1-9 varies with the type value.
The WITPtabs.csv shows the various digit suffix codes.
Michael
RE: Database Question - VIII
Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2005 4:50 am
by scout1
Thank you once again !