The Royal Corps of Signals (often simply known as the Royal Signals – abbreviated to R SIGNALS or R SIGS) is one of the combat support arms of the British Army. Signals units are among the first into action, providing the battlefield communications and information systems essential to all operations. Royal Signals units provide the full telecommunications infrastructure for the Army wherever they operate in the world. The Corps has its own engineers, logistics experts and systems operators to run radio and area networks in the field. It is responsible for installing, maintaining and operating all types of telecommunications equipment and information systems, providing command support to commanders and their headquarters, and conducting electronic warfare against enemy communications.

History

Origins

In 1870, 'C' Telegraph Troop,

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, was founded under Captain Montague Lambert. The Troop was the first formal professional body of signallers in the British Army and its duty was to provide communications for a field army by means of visual signalling, mounted orderlies and telegraph. By 1871, 'C' Troop had expanded in size from 2 officers and 133 other ranks to 5 officers and 245 other ranks. In 1879, 'C' Troop first saw action during the Anglo-Zulu War.The Royal Signals Museum: Telegraph TP & Boer War On 1 May 1884, 'C' Troop was amalgamated with the 22nd and 34th Companies, Royal Engineers, to form the Telegraph Battalion Royal Engineers; 'C' Troop formed the 1st Division (Field Force, based at Aldershot) while the two Royal Engineers companies formed the 2nd Division (Postal and Telegraph, based in London). Signalling was the responsibility of the Telegraph Battalion until 1908, when the Royal Engineers Signal Service was formed.The Royal Signals Museum: Corps History As such, it provided communications during the First World War. It was about this time that motorcycle despatch riders and wireless sets were introduced into service.

Royal Warrant

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for the creation of a Corps of Signals was signed by the

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, on 28 June 1920. Six weeks later, King George V conferred the title Royal Corps of Signals.

Subsequent history

Before the Second World War, Royal Signals recruits were required to be at least 5 feet 2 inches tall. They initially enlisted for eight years with the colours and a further four years with the reserve. They trained at the Signal Training Centre at Catterick Camp and all personnel were taught to ride. During the Second World War (1939–45), members of the Royal Corps of Signals served in every theatre of war. In one notable action, Corporal Thomas Waters of the

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Signal Section was awarded the Military Medal for laying and maintaining the field telephone line under heavy enemy fire across the Caen Canal Bridge during the

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in June 1944. In the immediate post-war period, the Corps played a full and active part in numerous campaigns including

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, the Indonesia-Malaysia confrontation,

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and the Korean War. Until the end of the

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, the main body of the Corps was deployed with the British Army of the Rhine confronting

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forces, providing the British Forces' contribution to NATO with its communications

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. Soldiers from the Royal Signals delivered communications in the

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in 1982 and the

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in 1991. In 1994, The Royal Corps of Signals moved its training regiments, 11th Signal Regiment (the Recruit Training Regiment) and 8th Signal Regiment (the Trade Training School), from Catterick Garrison to

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. In late 2012,

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was disbanded.THE SIGNAL OFFICER IN CHIEF'S MESSAGE ON CHANGE FOR THE CORPS, dated 19 Sep 11 Soldiers from the Royal Corps of Signals saw extensive service during the eight years of the Iraq War before withdrawal of troops in 2011, and the 13 years of the War in Afghanistan before it ended in 2014. Under

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a number of changes planned for the Corps were made public in 2013-14. A presentation by the Master of Signals indicated that 16 Signal Regiment would shift from 11 Signal Brigade to 1 Signal Brigade and focus on supporting communications for logistic headquarters. Similarly, 32 and 39 Signal Regiments were planned to shift to 1 Signal Brigade. 15 Signal Regiment would no longer be focused on Information Systems but would support 12th Armoured Infantry Brigade, while 21 and 2 Signal Regiments were planned to support the 1st and second Strike Brigades respectively. Furthermore, a new regiment,

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, was planned to form up under

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and work with 14th Signal Regiment on cyber and electromagnetic activity. In 2017 the Royal Signals Motorcycle Display Team, then in its 90th year, was disbanded; senior officers had complained that it "failed to reflect the modern-day cyber communication skills in which the Royal Signals are trained". On 28 June 2020, the Royal Corps of Signals marked the 100th anniversary of its foundation. Constrained by COVID-19 rules, many Royal Signals 100 celebrations were organised online, including the #100for100 challenge that involved hundreds of members of the Corps running 100 km for the Royal Signals Charity. The Princess Royal, the Colonel-In-Chief of the Corps, delivered a video message of congratulations, and the Foreman of Signals Course students successfully took a photograph of the Royal Signals 100 badge in space, completing a challenge that was set for them.

Personnel

Training and trades

Royal Signals officers receive general military training at the

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, followed by specialist communications training at the

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, Dorset. Other ranks are trained both as field soldiers and tradesmen. Their basic military training is delivered at the Army Training Regiment at

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or Army Training Centre Pirbright before undergoing trade training at 11th (Royal School of Signals) Signal Regiment. There are currently six different trades available to other ranks, each of which is open to both men and women: * Cyber Information Services Engineer: trained in programming, database, web and app development, data communications and computer networks * Cyber Networks Engineer: trained in data communications, computer networks, military radio and trunk communications systems * Cyber Infrastructure Engineer: trained in installing and repairing fibre optic and copper voice and data networks in both internal and external environments * Power Engineer: trained to prepare, engineer and maintain complex Power Distribution Systems worldwide * Supply Chain Operative: trained in all aspects of logistics, including driving, warehouse management and accounting * Electronic Warfare & Signals Intelligence Operative: trained to intercept voice and data communications, to provide tactical electro-magnetic, cyber and signals intelligence on the battlefield and close tactical support to and advice to bomb disposal units On selection for promotion to Sergeant, soldiers may choose to volunteer for selection to a Supervisory roster. Currently there are 4 Supervisor roles: * Yeoman of Signals – trained in the planning and deployment and management of military tactical/strategic communications networks; *Yeoman of Signals (Electronic Warfare) – trained in the planning, deployment and management of military tactical/strategic electronic warfare assets; *

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– trained in the installation, maintenance, repair and interoperability of military tactical/strategic communications assets; *Foreman of Signals (Information Systems) – trained in the installation, maintenance, repair and interoperability of military tactical/strategic Information Systems If a soldier chooses not to follow the Supervisor route, they will remain employed 'in trade' until promoted to Warrant Officer, where they will then be classed as on the Regimental Duty (RD) roster and will oversee the daily routine, and administration of a unit's personnel and equipment.

Museum

The

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is based at

in Dorset.

Dress and ceremonial

Tactical Recognition flash

The Corps wears a blue and white tactical recognition flash. This is worn horizontally on the right arm with the blue half charging forward.

Cap badge

The flag and cap badge feature

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(Latin: ''Mercurius''), the winged messenger of the gods, who is referred to by members of the corps as "Jimmy". The origins of this nickname are unclear. According to one explanation, the badge is referred to as "Jimmy" because the image of Mercury was based on the late mediaeval bronze statue by the Italian sculptor

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, and shortening his name over time reduced it to "Jimmy". The most widely accepted origin is a Royal Signals boxer, Jimmy Emblen, who was the British Army Champion in 1924 and represented the Royal Corps of Signals from 1921 to 1924.

Lanyard

On No 2, No 4 and No 14 Dress, the Corps wears a dark blue lanyard on the right side signifying its early links with the Royal Engineers. The Airborne Signals Unit wears a drab green lanyard made from parachute cord.

Motto

The Corps motto is "certa cito", often translated from Latin as ''Swift and Sure'' .

Appointments

The Colonel in Chief is currently the Princess Royal.

Equipment

The Corps deploys and operates a broad range of specialist military and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) communications systems. The main categories are as follows: *Satellite ground terminals *Terrestrial trunk radio systems *Combat net radio systems *Computer networks *Specialist military applications (computer programmes)

Units

Brigades

There are now two signal brigades: * 1st Signal Brigade: The Brigade Headquarters is co-located at

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, Innsworth, outside Gloucester, with HQ ARRC (NATO's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps). *

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: The Brigade Headquarters is in MoD Donnington, near Telford 11th Signal Brigade moved from 6th Division to 3rd Division in October 2020. The structure of the Royal Signals changed under Army 2020. The listing below shows the present location of units and their future location.

Regular Army

* 1st Signal Regiment – Supporting

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(moving to Swinton Barracks)Royal Corps of Signals: The Wire, Spring 2021. **200 Signal Squadron **246 (Gurkha) Signal Squadron **Support Squadron * 2nd Signal Regiment – Supporting 4th Infantry Brigade and 7th Infantry Brigade at Imphal Barracks (moving to Catterick) **214 Signal Squadron **219 Signal Squadron **Support (Jorvik) Squadron * 3rd (United Kingdom) Divisional Signal Regiment supporting 3rd (UK) Division HQ at Picton Barracks, Bulford Camp **202 Signal Squadron **228 Signal Squadron ** 249 (Gurkha) Signal Squadron **Support Squadron *

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depth signals support at

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, Corsham ** 605 (Network Operations) Signal Troop, at Marlborough Lines, Andover ** 81 Signal Squadron (Army Reserve) ** 225 Signal Squadron, at Thiepval Barracks,

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** 241 Signal Squadron, at Saint George's Barracks, Bicester Garrison ** 251 Signal Squadron, at St Omer Barracks,

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*11th (Royal School of Signals) Signal Regiment,

, at

** 224 (Cyber Protection Team) Signal Squadron ** 233 (Global Communication Networks) Signal Squadron, at Basil Hill Barracks,

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** 259 (Global Information Services) Signal Squadron – Joint services ** Combat Information Systems (CIS) Trials and Development Unit (CISTDU) * 14th Signal Regiment (Electronic Warfare), at MoD Saint Athan, Vale of Glamorgan (EW) **223 Signal Squadron (EW) ***640 Signal Troop (Cyber Mission Team) ***650 Signal Troop, at RAF Digby – part of the Joint Service Signals Unit (Digby) **226 Signal Squadron (EW) **237 Signal Squadron (EW) **245 Signal Squadron (EW) * 15th Signal Regiment, at

(moving to Swinton Barracks) **207 (Jerboa) Signal Squadron **255 (Bahrain) Signal Squadron **Support Squadron *

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(supporting 12 Armoured Infantry Brigade) ** 230 (Malaya) Signal Squadron ** 247 (Gurkha) Squadron ** Support Squadron * 18th (United Kingdom Special Forces) Signal Regiment, at

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**Special Boat Service Signal Squadron **264 (Special Air Service) Signal Squadron **267 (Special Reconnaissance Regiment) Signal Squadron **268 (United Kingdom Special Forces) Signal Squadron **63 (United Kingdom Special Forces) Signal Squadron (Army Reserve) * 21st Signal Regiment, at Azimghur Barracks, Colerne (supporting the Strike Brigade/1st Armoured Infantry Bde) **215 Signal Squadron **220 Signal Squadron **Support Squadron * 22nd Signal Regiment, at

**217 Signal Squadron **222 Signal Squadron ** 248 (Gurkha) Signal Squadron **252 (Hong Kong) Signal Squadron **Support Squadron * 30th Signal Regiment, at

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– doubles as RHQ, Queen's Gurkha Signals **244 Signal Squadron (Air Support) **250 (Gurkha) Signal Squadron **256 Signal Squadron **258 Signal Squadron **Support Squadron *299 Signal Squadron (Special Communications), at John Howard Barracks, Bletchley *

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Headquarters and 216 (Parachute) Signal Squadron, Colchester *280 Signal Squadron, Blandford Camp, part of 1st NATO Signal Battalion (formerly 628 Signal Troop) *660 Signal Troop, at

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– supports 29 EOD Support Group and Support Unit, reformed in 2021 *

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, Cyprus) (electronic intelligence gathering) ** Regimental Headquarters ** 234 Signal Squadron ** 840 Signal Squadron RAF ** Engineering Squadron ** Support Squadron *Cyprus Communications Unit ( British Forces Cyprus) *Joint Communications Unit (Falkland Islands) **303 Signals Unit RAF *British Forces South Atlantic Islands Radio Communications Unit (Joint Services) *Royal Corps of Signals Pipes and Drums

Army Reserve

The Royal Corps of Signals reserve component was severely reduced after the 2009 Review of Reserve Forces, losing many full regiments, with their respective squadrons mostly reduced to troops. * Central Volunteer Headquarters, Royal Corps of Signals, at Basil Hill Barracks, Corsham **

** Royal Corps of Signals Specialist Pool ** Royal Corps of Signals Full Time Reserve Service *

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** Regimental Headquarters, in Glasgow *** Northern Band of the Royal Corps of Signals, in Nottingham ** 2 (City of Dundee & Highland) Signal Squadron, in

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** 40 (Northern Irish Horse) Squadron, in Belfast ** 51 (Scottish) Signal Squadron, in Edinburgh ** 52 (Lowland) Support Squadron, Glasgow * 37th Signal Regiment ** Regimental Headquarters, in Redditch ** 33 (Lancashire and Cheshire) Signal Squadron, in Liverpool ** 48 (City of Birmingham) Signal Squadron, in Birmingham ** 64 (City of Sheffield) Signal Squadron, in Sheffield ** 54 (Queen's Own Warwickshire and Worcestershire Yeomanry) Support Squadron, in Redditch * 39th Signal Regiment (The Skinners) ** Regimental Headquarters, in Bristol ** 43 (Wessex and City & County of Bristol) Signal Squadron, in

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** 53 (Wales and Western) Signal Squadron, in Cardiff ** 94 (Berkshire Yeomanry) Signal Squadron, in Windsor * 71st (City of London) Yeomanry Signal Regiment ** Regimental Headquarters, in

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** 31 (Middlesex Yeomanry and Princess Louises's Kensington) Signal Squadron, in Uxbridge **

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, in Colchester ** 68 (Inns of Court & City Yeomanry) Signal Squadron, in Whipps Cross ** 265 (Kent and County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters)) Support Squadron, in

Cadet Forces

The Royal Corps of Signals is the sponsoring Corps for several Army Cadet Force and

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units, such as in Blandford Forum, home to the Royal School of Signals.

Order of precedence

References

External links

The Royal Corps of Signals official website

Royal Corps of Signals RSTL

Royal Signals Museum

Royal Signals Association

Royal Signals ACF and CCF

32 Signal Regiment
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