diff --git a/netbox/templates/dcim/device_import.html b/netbox/templates/dcim/device_import.html
index 56e240134..8a220b3ea 100644
--- a/netbox/templates/dcim/device_import.html
+++ b/netbox/templates/dcim/device_import.html
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@
 				</tr>
 				<tr>
 					<td>Face</td>
-					<td>Rack face; front or rear (optional)</td>
+					<td>Rack face; front or rear (required if Position is set, otherwise optional)</td>
 					<td>Rear</td>
 				</tr>
 			</tbody>