12 Mechanized Brigade Headquarters and Signal Squadron (228).

The Squadron is based in Aldershot supporting the 12th Mechanized Brigade. 12 Mechanized Brigade Headquarters and Signal Squadron (228) formed on 1 September 1999 as a result of the Strategic Defence Review.

Squadron Mission

To provide communication, information system, security and administrative support to Commander 12 Mechanized Brigade and his staff in order that he may prosecute successful operations.

Brigade Vision

'A well led, well trained professional formation that is robust mentally and physically and able to adapt to fast changing operational and non-operational situations. Furthermore, a brigade that is fully manned, confidant in its ability and one in which all ranks enjoy their profession.'
In peacetime the Squadron spends its time, as most other units, training on individual skills or collectively on exercise, maintaining its equipment, playing sport and adventure training, is subject to inspections as well as numerous other tasks.