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| unit_name = 12th Signal Group<br>12th Signal Brigade
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The '''12th Signal Brigade''', later 12th Signal Group was a military communications formation of the [[British Army]] commanding regiments of the [[Royal Corps of Signals]]. Initially formed in 1967, the brigade would provide rear defence communications for the British Army of the Rhine until its disbandment in 1992. In 20072004, the group was reformed butto disbandedprovide aterritorial shortarmy timeand laterrear support to the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps in Germany. However, in 2009 the group was disbanded following reductions to the Royal Corps of Signals and Territorial Army.
 
== History ==
 
=== First Formation ===
Before the [[1966 Defence White Paper]] and subsequent wide-ranging reorganisation of the Army, signal formations larger than those controlled by a Lieutenant Colonel (iei.e.: battalion (regiment in the RCS)) were rare,created. and usuallyWithin onlythe temporaryRoyal regionalCorps formations.of However, following that defence paperSignals, eight new 'signal groups', commanded by a [[Colonel]], were formed to oversee specialist units with specific duties, including those tasked with supporting the British Army of the Rhine (BAOR). Among these was the 12th Signal Group, which undertook rear area duties within the BAOR.<ref>Lord & Watson, p. 136</ref><ref name=":0">Lord & Watson, pp. 131–132</ref>
 
A year after the 1966 Defence White Paper, on 1 April 1967, the '''12th Signal Group (Volunteers)''' was formed with its headquarters initially at [[Erskine Barracks]] in [[Wilton, Wiltshire|Wilton]].<ref name=":11" /> The regiments of the group were tasked with providing support to the logistic units in the rear area of supporting I (BR) Corps in West Germany. Additionally, the group providing rear area duties assistance to the corps. The role of the group was described as follows: "to establish and operate telecommunication connections in the Rear Combat Zone and the Communications Zone".<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":11">{{Cite web|title=The Wire: The Royal Corps of Signals Magazine|url=https://www.royalsignalsmuseum.co.uk/wp-content/wire/Wire1993.pdf|url-status=live|access-date=18 December 2021|website=Royal Corps of Signals Museum|publisher=Royal Corps of Signals Association|page=92|publication-date=February 1993|edition=February 1993|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210722161221/https://www.royalsignalsmuseum.co.uk/wp-content/wire/Wire1993.pdf |archive-date=2021-07-22 }}</ref>
In 1967, as a result of the above paper, the '''12th Signal Group (Volunteers)''' was formed with its headquarters at the [[Duke of York's Headquarters]] in [[Chelsea, London|Chelsea]], [[London]] under control of [[Strategic Command (British Army)|Strategic Command]], which was established the next year in 1968. This command's major task was to direct the strategic reserves of the British Army based in the United Kingdom to support the BAOR in [[West Germany]]. Because the group's role was to provide support and rear area duties assistance to the 1st (British Corps) in West Germany, it was brought under control of this command by 1969.<ref name=":0"/> For administrative purposes, the group was under command of [[London District (British Army)|Headquarters London District]].<ref name=":0"/><ref name=":1">Vieux-Bill, Louis (May 2021). "[https://www.orbat85.nl/documents/BAOR-July-1989.pdf British Army of the Rhine Order of Battle, July 1989]" (PDF). ''1985 Orders of Battle''. Retrieved 15 December 2021.</ref><ref name=":822">British Army, ''1991 Master Order of Battle'', Ministry of Defence, London. London, United Kingdom. Retrieved 15 December 2021.</ref><ref name=":2">Fritz, Alter (October 2018). "[https://www.relikte.com/_basis/docs/baor-rafg-2.pdf British Army of the Rhine & Royal Air Force Germany 1989: Organisation and stationing of the British Armed Forces in Germany in 1989]" (PDF). ''Relics in Upper Saxony & Bremen''. Retrieved 15 December 2021 .</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite book|last=Chappell|first=Mike|title=The British Army in the 1980s|publisher=Osprey Publishings|year=1987|isbn=978-0850457964|location=Long Acre, London, United Kingdom|oclc=944154518}}</ref>
 
Eventually, the brigade's headquarters moved from Wilton to the [[Duke of York's Headquarters]] in [[Chelsea, London|Chelsea]], [[London]], where it remained until the brigade's disbandment.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":11">{{Cite web|title=The Wire: The Royal Corps of Signals Magazine|url=https://www.royalsignalsmuseum.co.uk/wp-content/wire/Wire1993.pdf|url-status=live|access-date=18 December 2021|website=Royal Corps of Signals Museum|publisher=Royal Corps of Signals Association|page=92|publication-date=February 1993|edition=February 1993|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210722161221/https://www.royalsignalsmuseum.co.uk/wp-content/wire/Wire1993.pdf |archive-date=2021-07-22 }}</ref>
Following the [[1981 Defence White Paper]], the Territorial Army was given roles of increased priority, and more emphasis was placed on supporting the BAOR. As a result of this paper, the 12th Signal Group was redesignated as the '''12th Signal Brigade (Volunteers)''' was tasked with relocating to West Germany within 72 hours of mobilisation. The role of the brigade was now to establish and operate telecommunication connections in the Rear Combat Zone and the Communications Zone.<ref name=":0"/><ref name=":1"/><ref name=":822" /><ref name=":2"/><ref name=":3"/>
 
Following the [[1981 Defence White Paper]], the Territorial Army was given roles of increased priority, and more emphasis was placed on supporting BAOR.<ref>{{Cite web|date=June 1981|title=The United Kingdom Defence Programme: The Way Forward|url=https://c59574e9047e61130f13-3f71d0fe2b653c4f00f32175760e96e7.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/991284B4011C44C9AEB423DA04A7D54B.pdf|access-date=18 December 2021|website=United Kingdom Parliamentary Publishings}}</ref> As a consequence of this announcement, the Army reorganised many of its old 'Field Forces' and 'Groups' (renamed as such under the [[1975 Mason Review]]), as 'Brigades'. Thus, on 1 January 1982, 12th Signal Group (V) became '''12th Signal Brigade (Volunteers)'''.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">Vieux-Bill, Louis (May 2021). "[https://www.orbat85.nl/documents/BAOR-July-1989.pdf British Army of the Rhine Order of Battle, July 1989]" (PDF). ''1985 Orders of Battle''. p. 86 Retrieved 15 December 2021.</ref><ref name=":11">{{Cite web|title=The Wire: The Royal Corps of Signals Magazine|url=https://www.royalsignalsmuseum.co.uk/wp-content/wire/Wire1993.pdf|url-status=live|access-date=18 December 2021|website=Royal Corps of Signals Museum|publisher=Royal Corps of Signals Association|page=92|publication-date=February 1993|edition=February 1993|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210722161221/https://www.royalsignalsmuseum.co.uk/wp-content/wire/Wire1993.pdf |archive-date=2021-07-22 }}</ref><ref name=":822">British Army, ''1991 Master Order of Battle'', Ministry of Defence, London. London, United Kingdom. Retrieved 15 December 2021.</ref><ref name=":2">Fritz, Alter (October 2018). "[https://www.relikte.com/_basis/docs/baor-rafg-2.pdf British Army of the Rhine & Royal Air Force Germany 1989: Organisation and stationing of the British Armed Forces in Germany in 1989] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211124224023/https://www.relikte.com/_basis/docs/baor-rafg-2.pdf |date=2021-11-24 }}" (PDF). ''Relics in Upper Saxony & Bremen''. Retrieved 15 December 2021 .</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=The Wire: The Royal Signals Magazine|url=https://www.royalsignalsmuseum.co.uk/wp-content/wire/Wire1981.pdf|access-date=18 December 2021|website=Royal Corps of Signals Museum|page=352|publication-date=January 1981|edition=January 1981}}</ref><ref>Watson & Rinaldi, pp. 73–76</ref>
According to the 1988 Staff Officers' handbook, each regiment had an established strength of appx. 600 personnel. The brigade headquarters totalled around 100 personnel, and 81 Sqn had 100 personnel, leaving a total of 2,000 personnel for the brigade.<ref>Staff Officers' Handbook for 1988, p. 47</ref>▼
 
▲According to the 1988 Staff Officers' handbook, each regiment had an established strength of appx. 600 personnel. The brigade headquarters totalled around 100 personnel, and 81 SqnSquadron had 100 personnel, leaving a total of 2,000 personnel for the brigade.<ref>Staff Officers' Handbook for 1988, p. 47</ref>
Following the [[Dissolution of the Soviet Union]] and subsequent [[End of the Cold War]], the [[Options for Change]] defence review was announced. Among the massive changes was the wholescale disbandment of many units based in the United Kingdom. Under this review, the 12th Signal Brigade was disbanded on 13 November 1992.<ref name=":0"/>▼
 
▲Following the [[Dissolution of the Soviet Union]] and subsequent [[End of the Cold War]], the [[Options for Change]] defence review was announced. Among the massive changes was the wholescale disbandment of many units based in the United Kingdom. Under this review, the 12th Signal Brigade was disbanded on 13 November 1992.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":11">{{Cite web|title=The Wire: The Royal Corps of Signals Magazine|url=https://www.royalsignalsmuseum.co.uk/wp-content/wire/Wire1993.pdf|url-status=live|access-date=18 December 2021|website=Royal Corps of Signals Museum|publisher=Royal Corps of Signals Association|page=92|publication-date=February 1993|edition=February 1993|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210722161221/https://www.royalsignalsmuseum.co.uk/wp-content/wire/Wire1993.pdf |archive-date=2021-07-22 }}</ref>
 
=== Second Formation ===
Following the [[Future Army Structure (2004)|Future Army Structure]] changes announced in 2004, as a supplement to the [[2003 Defence White Paper]], the [[11th Signal Brigade and Headquarters West Midlands|11th Signal Brigade]] would expand from just three regiments in 2004 to six regiments by 2007. ByOn 20071 April 2004, the TA regiments whichequipped joinedwith the brigadePTARMIGAN communications system of 11th Signal Brigade (33rd (Lancashire & Cheshire), 34th (Northern), and 35th (South Midlands) Signal Regiments) were grouped into the '''12th Signal Group (Volunteers)'''.<ref name=":12">{{Cite web|title=The groupWire: establishedThe itsRoyal headquartersCorps atof [[BeaconSignals Barracks]]Magazine|url=https://www.royalsignalsmuseum.co.uk/wp-content/wire/Wire2005.pdf|access-date=18 inDecember [[Stafford]]2021|website=Royal andCorps oversawof theSignals TAMuseum|publisher=Royal regimentsCorps withinof theSignals brigade.Association|pages=9–10|publication-date=February 2005}}</ref> The group12th Signal Group's, andcommander indeedwas the regiments,deputy rolescommander wereof now11th toSignal provideBrigade, supportand forwas CISfirst (Combatappointed Informationin Systems),2004.<ref>{{Cite EWweb|date=7 (ElectronicAugust Warfare),2019|title=International andConfederation ARRCof rearReserve supportOfficers (12thSymposium Signal2019|url=https://cior.erok.ee/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Cior-Symposium-Tallinn.pdf|access-date=17 Group)December to2021|website=CIOR/CIOMR LandSUMMER ForcesCONGRESS (established2019}}</ref><ref inname=":4" 2008)./> BecauseShortly ofafter their unique roleformation, the group's regimentstransferred wereto equipped[[1st with(United theKingdom) state-of-the-art,Signal butBrigade]] expensiveproviding Ptarmiganrear trunk communications system.<ref name=":412">{{Cite web|date=2007-06-10|title=11thThe SignalWire: BrigadeThe Royal Corps of Signals Magazine|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070610145350/http://www.armyroyalsignalsmuseum.modco.uk/royalsignalswp-content/11sigbdewire/indexWire2005.htmpdf|access-date=18 December 2021-12-15|website=web.archive.orgRoyal Corps of Signals Museum|publisher=Royal Corps of Signals Association|pages=9–10|publication-date=February 2005}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web|date=2007-06-26August 2011|title=DigitalThe Posthorn: Magazine of the Postal & Courier Services Branch, Royal CommunicationsEngineers|url=https://web.archivepcsbranch.org/web/20070626035247/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignalswp-content/equipmentgrand-media/application/digital26_Posthorn_Aug_2011.htmlpdf|access-date=17 December 2021-12-15|website=web.archive.orgPostal & Courier Services Branch of the Royal Engineers Association|page=5}}</ref>
 
The group established its headquarters at [[Beacon Barracks]] in [[Stafford]] and oversaw the TA regiments within the brigade.<ref>{{Cite web|title=MoD Stafford|url=https://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2007-07-16b.133.0|access-date=2021-12-17|website=TheyWorkForYou|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=MOD Stafford (Beacon Barracks) - Stafford {{!}} military|url=http://wikimapia.org/1804230/MOD-Stafford-Beacon-Barracks|access-date=2021-12-17|website=wikimapia.org|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=September 2009|title=Defence Digest: Magazine of the Defence Support Group|url=https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/53566452/digest|url-status=live|access-date=17 December 2021|website=Yumpu|page=5|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211217171813/https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/53566452/digest |archive-date = 2021-12-17 }}</ref> The group's, and its regiments roles were now to provide support for CIS (Combat Information Systems), EW (Electronic Warfare), and ARRC rear support to Land Forces (established in 2008). Because of their unique role, the group's regiments were equipped with the state-of-the-art, but expensive Ptarmigan communications system.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|date=2007-06-10|title=11th Signal Brigade|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/11sigbde/index.htm|access-date=2021-12-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070610145350/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/11sigbde/index.htm|archive-date=2007-06-10}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2007-06-26|title=Digital Communications|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/equipment/digital.html|access-date=2021-12-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070626035247/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/equipment/digital.html|archive-date=2007-06-26}}</ref>
The new group, however, was only short-lived as in 2009, as a result of the [[Great Recession]], a 'supplement' to the Future Army Structure was provided. In addition, a reorganisation of the Reserves was announced in 2009, and the Royal Corps of Signals would face the majority of the cuts. As a cost saving measure, the 12th Signal Group with its three regiments (33rd, 34th, and 35th), in addition to several other regiments: 31st, 36th, 38th, and 40th Signal Regiments would all disbanded. As a result, in late 2009, the group headquarters was disbanded and its regiments reduced to squadrons, and in turn their squadrons became signal troops. As part of the review, the 33rd, 34th, and 35th had their equipment 're-allocated [those resources to] higher defence priorities".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Reserves (Review) - Tuesday 28 April 2009 - Hansard - UK Parliament|url=https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2009-04-28/debates/09042838000003/Reserves(Review)|access-date=2021-06-29|website=hansard.parliament.uk|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":7">Royal Corps of Signals, ''The Wire for October 2009: The Journal of the Royal Corps of Signals''. Retrieved 15 December 2021</ref>▼
 
▲The new group, however, was only short-lived as in 2009, as a result of the [[Great Recession]], a 'supplement' to the Future Army Structure was provided. In addition, a reorganisation of the Reserves was announced in 2009, and the Royal Corps of Signals would face the majority of the cuts. As a cost saving measure, the 12th Signal Group with its three regiments (33rd, 34th, and 35th), in addition to several other regiments: 31st, 36th, 38th, and 40th Signal Regiments would all disbanded. As a result, in late 2009, the group headquarters was disbanded and its regiments reduced to squadrons, and in turn their squadrons became signal troops. As part of the review, the 33rd, 34th, and 35th had their equipment 're-allocated [those resources to] higher defence priorities".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Reserves (Review) - Tuesday 28 April 2009 - Hansard - UK Parliament|url=https://hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2009-04-28/debates/09042838000003/Reserves(Review)|access-date=2021-06-29|website=hansard.parliament.uk|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":7">Royal Corps of Signals, ''The Wire for October 2009: The Journal of the Royal Corps of Signals''. Retrieved 15 December 2021</ref>
== Organisation ==▼
Throughout the brigade's history, the organisation remained roughly the same, with the exception of the signal squadrons which were removed following the brigade's initial disbandment.
 
▲== Organisation ==
=== First Formation ===
Following the reorganisation of the Army under the 1966 Defence White Paper, each regiment in the group consisted of a regimental headquarters, headquarter(s) squadron, three signal squadrons, and an attach light aid detachment (LAD) – company sized, commanded by a [[Major (rank)|Major]] – provided by the [[Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers]] (REME).'''<ref name=":1" />'''<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Wire: The Royal Corps of Signals Magazine|url=https://www.royalsignalsmuseum.co.uk/wp-content/wire/Wire1983.pdf|access-date=18 December 2021|website=Royal Corps of Signals Museum|publisher=Royal Corps of Signals Association|page=371|publication-date=January 1983|edition=January 1983}}</ref>
 
initially, all the regiments were equipped with the C41/R222 communications system, however in 1987 these regiments were re-equipped with the new EUROMUX system.<ref name=":0" /> 56 Signal Squadron meanwhile was equipped with the VRC333/BID860 RATT communications system and would be based in the Lines of Communications (between the Channel Ports & Belgium).<ref name=":0" /> 81 Signal Squadron provided maintenance work and installation of the STARNET system at RAF airfields in Germany alongside 16th and 21st Signal Regiments.<ref name=":11">{{Cite web|title=The Wire: The Royal Corps of Signals Magazine|url=https://www.royalsignalsmuseum.co.uk/wp-content/wire/Wire1993.pdf|url-status=live|access-date=18 December 2021|website=Royal Corps of Signals Museum|publisher=Royal Corps of Signals Association|page=92|publication-date=February 1993|edition=February 1993|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210722161221/https://www.royalsignalsmuseum.co.uk/wp-content/wire/Wire1993.pdf |archive-date=2021-07-22 }}</ref>
* '''12th Signal Group/Brigade (Volunteers)<ref name=":10" /><ref name=":8221" /><ref name=":2822" />'''<ref name=":552">Lord & Watson, pp. 152–186</ref><ref name=":663">Lord & Watson, pp. 207–208</ref>'''
** Group Headquarters, at the Duke of York's Headquarters, Chelsea, London
** Group Headquarters, at the [[Duke of York's Headquarters]], [[Chelsea, London|Chelsea]], [[London]]'''<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":11">{{Cite web|title=The Wire: The Royal Corps of Signals Magazine|url=https://www.royalsignalsmuseum.co.uk/wp-content/wire/Wire1993.pdf|url-status=live|access-date=18 December 2021|website=Royal Corps of Signals Museum|publisher=Royal Corps of Signals Association|page=92|publication-date=February 1993|edition=February 1993|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210722161221/https://www.royalsignalsmuseum.co.uk/wp-content/wire/Wire1993.pdf |archive-date=2021-07-22 }}</ref>'''
** [[34th (Northern) Signal Regiment]], Royal Corps of Signals (V), RHQ in [[Middlesbrough]]
** [[34th (Northern) Signal Regiment]], Royal Corps of Signals (V), RHQ in [[Middlesbrough]] – <small>on mobilisation to provide communications between the [[Channel Ports]] and the rear boundary of 1st British Corps</small><ref name=":9">Lord & Watson, p. 141</ref>
*** Headquarters Squadron, in Middlesbrough
** [[36th (Eastern) Signal Regiment]], Royal Corps of Signals (V), RHQ in [[Wanstead]] – <small>providing communications support to 1st British Corps</small><ref name=":10">Lord & Watson, p. 142</ref>▼
*** 49 (West Riding) Signal Squadron, in [[Leeds]]
** [[40th (Ulster) Signal Regiment]], Royal Corps of Signals (V), RHQ in [[Belfast]] – <small>providing communication support to 1st British Corps</small><ref>Lord & Watson, p. 145</ref>▼
*** [[50 (Northumbrian) Signal Squadron]], in [[Darlington]]
** 56 Signal Squadron, Royal Corps of Signals (V), in [[Eastbourne]] – <small>providing communications between the Channel Ports and the Belgium.</small><ref>Lord & Watson, p. 168–170</ref>
*** 90 (North Riding) Signal Squadron, in Middlesbrough
**81 Signal Squadron, Royal Corps of Signals (V), in Middlesbrough – <small>initially known as 81 (Northern Ireland) Signal Squadron until 1972, then transferred to Middlesbrough from Belfast under 40th Signal Regiment and made independent. providing air formation signal communications support at RAF Airfields in Germany.</small><ref name=":0" /><ref>Lord & Watson, pp. 182–183</ref>
*** Regimental Light Aid Detachment, [[Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers]], in Middlesbrough
▲** [[36th (Eastern) Signal Regiment]], Royal Corps of Signals (V), RHQ in [[Wanstead]]
*** Headquarters Squadron, in Wanstead
*** [[44 (Cinque Ports) Signal Squadron]], in [[Gillingham, Kent|Gillingham]]
*** 45 (Essex) Signal Squadron, in [[Brentwood, Essex|Brentwood]] (till 1984), then in [[Colchester]]
*** 54 (East Anglian) Signal Squadron, in [[Cambridge]]
*** Regimental Light Aid Detachment, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, in Wanstead
▲** [[40th (Ulster) Signal Regiment]], Royal Corps of Signals (V), RHQ in [[Belfast]]
*** Headquarters Squadron, in Belfast
*** 66 (City of Belfast) Signal Squadron, in Belfast
*** 81 (Northern Ireland) Signal Squadron, in Belfast – dropped '(Northern Ireland)' in 1969, made independent under the group in 1972
*** [[85 (Ulster) Signal Squadron]], in Belfast
*** Regimental Light Aid Detachment, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, in Belfast
** 81 Signal Squadron, Royal Corps of Signals (V), in Middlesbrough
 
=== Second Formation ===
Following the 2003 Defence White Paper, the 33rd, 34th, and 35th Signal Regiments were all equipped with the PTARMIGAN communications system, which their regular counterparts had been equipped with in Germany.<ref name=":6" />
 
* '''12th Signal Group (Volunteers)<ref name=":4" />'''<ref name=":5"/><ref{{Cite nameweb|date="August 2011|title=The Posthorn: Magazine of the Postal & Courier Services Branch, Royal Engineers|url=https:6"//pcsbranch.org.uk/wp-content/grand-media/application/26_Posthorn_Aug_2011.pdf|access-date=17 December 2021|website=Postal & Courier Services Branch of the Royal Engineers Association|page=5}}</ref>'''<ref>{{Cite web|date=2007-10-06|title=United Kingdom|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/uk.htm|access-date=2021-12-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071006202559/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/uk.htm|accessarchive-date=20212007-1210-15|website=web.archive.org06}}</ref>
** Group Headquarters, at Beacon Barracks, Stafford
** [[33rd (Lancashire and Cheshire) Signal Regiment]], Royal Corps of Signals (V), RHQ in [[Huyton]], [[Liverpool]]<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|date=2008-01-01|title=33 Signal Regiment (Volunteers)|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/33sigregt/index.htm|access-date=2021-12-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080101233827/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/33sigregt/index.htm|accessarchive-date=20212008-1201-15|website=web.archive.org01}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web|date=2007-10-09|title=55 (Merseyside) HQ Signal Squadron|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/55sigsqn/index.htm|access-date=2021-12-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071009140236/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/55sigsqn/index.htm|accessarchive-date=20212007-1210-15|website=web.archive.org09}}</ref> – <small>providing communications support for the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps</small><ref>Lord & Watson, p. 140</ref>
** 34th (Northern) Signal Regiment, Royal Corps of Signals (V), RHQ in Middlesbrough<ref>{{Cite web|date=2008-10-13|title=Squadron Locations|url=http://www2.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/34sigregt/contact_us/index.htm|access-date=2021-12-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081013174716/http://www2.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/34sigregt/contact_us/index.htm|accessarchive-date=20212008-1210-15|website=web.archive.org13}}</ref> – <small>provides theatre-level communications support for the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps<ref name=":9">Lord & Watson, p. 141</ref></small>▼
*** 55 (Merseyside) Headquarters Squadron, in Huyton, Liverpool<ref name=":8"/>
*** [[4235th (CitySouth ofMidlands) ManchesterSignal Regiment|35th (South Midland) Signal SquadronRegiment]], inRoyal [[Rusholme]]Corps of Signals (V), RHQ in [[ManchesterCoventry]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=20082007-0110-1222|title=42nd35 Signal SquadronRegiment (Volunteers)- How to find us|url=http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/35sigregt/regimental_organisation/index.htm|access-date=2021-12-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2008011222345220071022004621/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/42sigsqn35sigregt/regimental_organisation/index.htm|accessarchive-date=20212007-1210-15|website=web.archive.org22}}</ref> – <small>provides rear area communications in Europe, supporting Allied Rapid Reaction Corps</small><ref name=":10">Lord & Watson, p. 142</ref>
 
*** [[59 (City of Liverpool) Signal Squadron]], in Liverpool<ref>{{Cite web|date=2007-10-09|title=59 Signal Squadron (Volunteers)|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071009135707/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/59sigsqn/index.htm|access-date=2021-12-15|website=web.archive.org}}</ref>
== Commanders ==
*** [[Cheshire Yeomanry|80 (Cheshire Yeomanry (Earl of Chester's)) Signal Squadron]], at Crown Gate Barracks, [[Runcorn]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2007-10-09|title=80 (Cheshire Yeomanry) Signal Squadron|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071009140013/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/80sigsqn/index.htm|access-date=2021-12-15|website=web.archive.org}}</ref>
Commanders of the brigade/group have included:<ref name=":62">{{Cite web|last=Mackie|first=Colin|date=26 June 2020|title=Directorates of the British Armed Forces (1860–Present), Volume III: Senior Army Appointments 1860–Present|url=http://www.gulabin.com/armynavy/pdf/Army%20Commands%201860-.pdf|access-date=26 June 2021|website=Gulabin}}</ref>
▲** 34th (Northern) Signal Regiment, Royal Corps of Signals (V), RHQ in Middlesbrough<ref>{{Cite web|date=2008-10-13|title=Squadron Locations|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081013174716/http://www2.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/34sigregt/contact_us/index.htm|access-date=2021-12-15|website=web.archive.org}}</ref>
 
*** Headquarters (Northern) Squadron, in Middlesbrough
* April 1967 – December 1968: Brigadier Peter D. Vaigncourt-Strallen
*** 49 (West Riding) Signal Squadron, at Carlton Barracks, Leeds<ref>{{Cite web|date=2008-10-13|title=49 (WR) Sig Sqn|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081013174740/http://www2.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/49sigsqn/index.htm|access-date=2021-12-15|website=web.archive.org}}</ref>
* December 1968 – June 1971: Brigadier Arthur J. Jackson
*** 50 (Northumbrian) Signal Squadron, in Darlington<ref>{{Cite web|date=2008-10-13|title=50 (N) Sig Sqn|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081013174727/http://www2.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/34sigregt/wherearewe/50nsigsqn/index.htm|access-date=2021-12-15|website=web.archive.org}}</ref>
* June 1971 – August 1972: Brigadier Henry Arthur John Sturge
*** 90 (North Riding) Signal Squadron, in Hartlepool<ref>{{Cite web|date=2008-10-13|title=90 (NR) Sig Sqn|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081013174656/http://www2.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/34sigregt/wherearewe/90nrsigsqn/index.htm|access-date=2021-12-15|website=web.archive.org}}</ref>
* August 1972 – October 1974: Brigadier Oliver J. Peck
*** Regimental Light Aid Detachment, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, in Middlesbrough
* October 1974 – January 1978: Brigadier William A. Sykes
** [[35th (South Midlands) Signal Regiment]], Royal Corps of Signals (V), RHQ in Coventry<ref>{{Cite web|date=2007-10-22|title=35 Signal Regiment - How to find us|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071022004621/http://www.army.mod.uk/royalsignals/35sigregt/regimental_organisation/index.htm|access-date=2021-12-15|website=web.archive.org}}</ref>
* January 1978 – February 1981: Brigadier Ronald L. Stonham
*** Headquarters Squadron, in Coventry
* February 1981 – July 1984: Brigadier John R. Burrows
*** 48 (City of Birmingham) Signal Squadron, in Birmingham
* July 1984 – May 1988: Brigadier Thomas H. Wheawell
*** 58 (Staffordshire) Signal Squadron, in Newcastle under Lyne
* May 1988 – October 1990: Brigadier Stanley G. McK. Gordon
*** 89 (Warwickshire) Signal Squadron, in Rugby
* October 1990 – November 1992: Brigadier K. P. Burke
*** 95 (Shropshire Yeomanry) Signal Squadron, in Shrewsbury
 
== Footnotes ==
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== References ==
 
* {{cite book|lastlast1=Lord|firstfirst1=Cliff|title=The Royal Corps of Signals : unit histories of the Corps (1920-2001) and its antecedents|last2=Watson|first2=Graham|publisher=Helion & Company|year=2004|isbn=978-1-874622-92-5|publication-place=Solihull, West Midlands, England|oclc=184820114}}
* {{Cite book|last=Watson|first=Graham E.|url=https://www.amazon.com/British-Army-Germany-Organizational-1947-2004/dp/0972029699|title=The British Army in Germany (British Army of the Rhine and After): an Organizational History 1947 – 2004|last2=Rinaldi|first2=Richard A.|publisher=Tiger Lilly Publications LLC|year=2005|isbn=978-0972029698|format=Amazon link|oclc=241300352}}
* {{Cite book|title=Staff Officers' Handbook|publisher=Ministry of Defence|yeardate=September 1988|series=Army Code No. 71030, D/DAT/13/35/54|location=Whitehall, London, United Kingdom}}
 
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