Reuesing code for multiple objects

Ok,I'm working on a turn based strategy game. I have the movement down, turns down, combat somewhat down, and I'm pretty positive I can get switching from unit to unit.

Here's my question: Is there anyway I could have it to where all of player 1's units use this group of code when they move/attack/spell etc. and they just call the code when they need it? i.e. archer finished moving. I press Q to switch to my swordsman. I then use the arrow keys to move him next to the enemy and then press shift to attack the enemy. is there a way that he archer and the swordsman, and all of player 1's units use the same code and they just call it when needed?

Thanks for the help.

Sounds like you'd like to use families, as long as all the objects have similar variables and are sprites in that family then they can share code <img src="smileys/smiley1.gif" border="0" align="middle" />

Ok awesome that helped, thanks.

Now, how would I go about detecting which unit I attacked with my unit? I was thinking of some how either "getting" the unit itself (easier) or a value that has been assigned to the enemy unit and then going from there?

Thanks for the help.