diff --git a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/release_template.md b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/release_template.md
index 6a743f1124..63106300ae 100644
--- a/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/release_template.md
+++ b/.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/release_template.md
@@ -54,4 +54,20 @@ __Replace with OpenSearch wide initiatives to improve quality and consistency.__
 
 ### Components
 
-__Replace with links to all component tracking issues.__
\ No newline at end of file
+__Replace with links to all component tracking issues.__
+
+| Component | On track | Notes |
+| --------- | -------- | ----- |
+| {COMPONENT_ISSUE_LINK} | {INDICATOR}} | {STATUS} |
+
+<details><summary>Legend</summary>
+<p>
+
+| Symbol | Meaning |
+| -------- | ---------- |
+| :green_circle: | On track with overall release |
+| :yellow_circle: | Missed last milestone |
+| :red_circle: | Missed multiple milestones |
+
+</p>
+</details>