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Before the [[1966 Defence White Paper]] and subsequent wide-ranging reorganisation of the Army, signal formations larger than those controlled by a Lieutenant Colonel (ie: battalion (regiment in the RCS)) were rare, and usually only temporary regional formations. However, following that defence paper, 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).<ref>Lord & Watson, p. 136</ref><ref name=":0">Lord & Watson, pp. 131–132</ref>
A year after the 1966 Defence White Paper, the '''12th Signal Group''' was formed with its headquarters at the [[Duke of York's Headquarters]] in [[Chelsea, London|Chelsea]], [[London]]. In 1968 it came under the control of [[Army Strategic Command (United Kingdom)|Army Strategic Command]]. 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]].{{cn|date=December 2021}}
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''' 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.{{cn|date=December 2021}}
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>
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