36th (Eastern) Signal Regiment
Appearance
36 (Eastern) Signal Regiment | |
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Active | 1967 - Present |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | 2 (NC) Signal Brigade |
Type | Combat Support |
Regimental HQ | Cambridge |
Nickname(s) | "Jimmies" |
Motto(s) | Certa Cito ("Swift and Sure") |
Colours | Sky Blue, Navy and Green (Air, Sea and Land) |
March | Quick - Begone Dull Care Slow - H.R.H. (Princess Royal) |
Mascot(s) | Mercury (“Jimmy”) |
Commanders | |
R. Signals Colonel in Chief | HRH The Princess Royal |
Insignia | |
Tactical Recognition Flash |
36 (Eastern) Signal Regiment is Territorial Army regiment in the Royal Corps of Signals in the British Army. The regiment forms part of 2 (National Communications) Signal Brigade, providing military communications for national operations.
Organization
The regiment comprises:
- Regimental Headquarters - Cambridge
- 45 (Close Support) Squadron
- SHQ and A Troop - Colchester
- B Troop - Ipswich
- C Troop - Southend
- 54 (Support) Squadron
- SHQ and Troop - Cambridge
- 60 (RBH) Squadron {formerly Royal Buckinghamshire Hussars}
Affiliations
36 (Eastern) Signal Regiment is affiliated with the Worshipful Company of Poulters and each year the Master presents the "Poulters Plate" to the best soldier in the Regiment.
External links
- 36 (Eastern) Signal Regiment - official
- Reserve Forces in Greater London - official
- Worshipful Company of Poulters affiliations
- The History of 36 Signal Regiment - Official History Site