The Vital Link
Fast moving and game changing, the Royal Signals are leaders in IT, Cyber and Telecommunications, providing battle winning communications to every part of the Army. The Royal Signals are trained to become experts in engineering and operating systems, networks and cyber equipment.
Facts & Figures
Active from
28 June 1920
Role
Command support
Specialism
Communications
Our Skills
Intelligent, innovative and technically astute, our soldiers are trained to become experts in both engineering and operating a plethora of communications systems, computer networks and cyber equipment.
- Electronic warfare and cyber
- Diagnostics and repair of equipment
- Mechanical and electronic repair
- Sourcing, issue and delivery of equipment
- Fibre optic repair and installation
- Special Forces communicator
- Operate hi-tech communications systems
- Jamming and intercepting communications
Current deployment
Royal Signals soldiers are currently deployed globally providing commanders with information and communication services to enable their decision making and control of their units.
- Op TORAL – Afghanistan
- Op CABRIT – Estonia
- Op SHADER – Iraq
- Op NEWCOMBE - Mali
- Op ELGIN - Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo
- Op TRENTON - South Sudan
- Op TAURUS – Nigeria
- Op TANGHAM - Somalia
- Rest of World – the Royal Signals also has long standing commitments around the world, including Germany, Canada, the Falkland Islands, the USA, Cyprus, the Middle East, Kenya, Brunei, and Nepal.
Our People
The Royal Signals is a family - we selected the best Officers and soldiers to fit this family, encouraging them to use their talent, enthusiasm and experience in the on-going pursuit of excellence.
I do more than just sit behind a desk Steve, 19
Diverse skill set
The Royal Signals has deployed on every operation the Army has been involved in – reliable, secure communications are a vital requirement in every possible situation.
Whether fighting to set up complex information and radio networks under fire, enabling communications for humanitarian missions or providing 4G networks for multinational forces, the Royal Signals tackle a wide range of operations using their diverse skill set in times of peace and conflict.
History of Military Communication
Communications have always been, and are still a vital part of the Army’s fighting power. Only with clear and trusted communications can commanders support, control, and lead their units and soldiers. The evolution of electrical communications in the last 150 years has been one of the most important developments humanity has ever witnessed. As the advantages from ever more complex equipment became apparent, the need for a technical arm of the Army who specialised in communication systems, became apparent. The Royal Corps of Signals was founded in 1920 and since its founding the Corps has been leading the development of communications; delivering them in a variety of operational theatres.
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Stafford
1st Signal Regiment A multi role signal regiment delivering information and communication services to the armoured brigades’ headquarters, the wide area network and the satellite link to communicate back to the UK. 16th Signal Regiment A multi role signal regiment delivering information and communication services to the armoured brigades’ headquarters, the wide area network and the satellite link to communicate back to the UK. 22nd Signal Regiment Provides the information and communication services to NATO’s Allied Rapid Reaction Corps Headquarters.
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York
2nd Signal Regiment A multi role signal regiment delivering information and communication services to the light brigades’ headquarters.
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Bulford
3rd (United Kingdom) Division Signal Regiment Providing the Army’s deployable divisional headquarters and Joint Expeditionary Force Logistics Support Brigade with information and communication services.
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Corsham
10th Signal Regiment The Regiment provides specialist capabilities across defence including electronic counter measures and communications support and resilience to civil authority operations.
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Blandford Forum
11th (Royal School of Signals) Signal Regiment Part of the Defence School of Communication and Information Systems, the regiment conducts training for all personnel in the Royal Signals at phase 2 (trade specific training) and throughout their career. 15th Signal Regiment (Information Support) The regiment is staffed by technical specialists who provide 3rd line support to deployed communication and information systems remotely and in theatre.
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Haverford West
14th Signal Regiment (Electronic Warfare) The Army’s cyber and electronic warfare regiment.
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Colerne
21st Signal Regiment A multi role signal regiment, the regiment currently provide information and communication services to the armoured brigades’ headquarters, the wide area network and the satellite link to communicate back to the UK.
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Nuneaton
30th Signal Regiment Rapidly deployable, the regiment provides information and communication services to headquarters, held at high readiness, to react globally.
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Glasgow
32 Signal Regiment - Has a mission to prepare, generate and command information communication services capability for operations in the UK and worldwide.
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Redditch
37 Signal Regiment – Role is to provide information communication services capability. Primarily in order to respond to major incidents in the UK.
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Bristol
39 Signal Regiment – Role is to provide support to 22 Signal Regiment’s delivery of the Corps Wide Area Network.
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Bexleyheath
71st (City of London) Yeomanry Signal Regiment – The Regiment supports operations in the UK and abroad, with a communications capability, providing specialist support to the government and emergency services in times of a National crisis., also supplying combat communication specialists in support of overseas operations, during conflict and peace time.
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Colchester
216 (Parachute) Signal Squadron Provide the information and communication services to 16 Air Assault Brigade Headquarters
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Milton Keynes
299 Signal Squadron (Special Communications) Deliver information and communication services to support the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Communications in the British Army
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A Centenary of Communications from Telegraph to Cyber Warfare
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