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60 (Royal Buckinghamshire Hussars) Signal Squadron

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The Squadron is a Royal Signals Territorial Army unit based in Aylesbury, with detachments at Bedford. The role of the Squadron is to provide secure radio communications in support of 2 (National Communications) Signal Brigade, using a variety of communications equipment. The Squadron provides VHF (Very High Frequency) and HF (High Frequency) communications in order to pass information in support of military units or civilian organisations, through the operation of Radio Rebroadcast (REBRO) and Rear Link Detachments (RLDs).

The unit was formed as an Independent Squadron in July 1999 from E Company, 5th Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets (initially intended to form part of 72 Signal Regiment) and was regimented to 71 (Yeomanry) Signal Regiment in September 2002[1]. Following the TA Rebalancing of 2006, the Squadron transferred to 36 (Eastern) Signal Regiment.


Bravo Troop, 60 (RBH) Squadron

Bravo Troop is a Territorial Army Signal Troop within 60 (RBH) Signal Squadron based at Kempston, Bedfordshire, within the Royal Corps of Signals in the British Army. The troop forms part of 2 (National Communications) Signal Brigade, providing military communications for national operations.

Organization

The troop comprises:

   * Management Team
         o Troop - Officer Commanding
         o Troop - Staff Sergeant - Admin
         o Troop - Staff Sergeant - Radio
         o Troop - Permanent Staff Instructor (PSI)
   * Radio Troop
         o Comprising Radio Detachments, manned by a Detachment Commander and Crew
   * Support Elements
         o Comprising:
               + Troop Clerk - AGC
               + Chef - RLC
   * Recruiting Team

References