71st (City of London) Yeomanry Signal Regiment
71st (City of London) Yeomanry Signal Regiment is one of two Army Reserve Royal Signals units in 3rd United Kingdom Division, also known as ‘The Iron Division’. This formation is the United Kingdom’s war fighting Division and 71st (City of London) Yeomanry Signal Regiment are tasked to provide information communications services as part of its operational capability.
The Regiment also provides soldiers to support overseas operations, as well as homeland technical support to the government in times of national crisis.
Facts & Figures
Active From
1969
Role
Command Support
Specialism
Information Communication Services
Our Role
The only London based Signal Regiment in the Corps, 71 Signal Regiment's role is to provide Information Communication Service (ICS) capability in support of UK standing operations, primarily responding to national major incidents with close CIS support to HQ LONDIST and 7 Inf Bde.
Its mission is to prepare, generate and command ICS capability for contingent forces in order to deliver Combat Command Support to assigned force elements.
Our Heritage
The regiment was originally formed in 1969 with 4 squadrons:
- 68 (Inns of Court and City Yeomanry) Signal Squadron
- 70 (Essex Yeomanry) Signals Squadron
- 94 (Berkshire Yeomanry) Signal Squadron
- 265 (Kent and County of London Yeomanry) Signals Squadron
Following the amalgamation of several Yeomanry Regiments, 71st (City of London) Yeomanry Signal Regiment is proud to honour six Victoria Cross recipients: 2nd Lieutenant John Harrison, Captain Walter N Stone, Lt Colonel C Bushell, Major Alexander Malins Lafone, Lt Colonel OCS Watson and Lance Corporal Harold Mugford.
Opportunities within 71 Signal Regiment
The Regiment has opportunities for fit and able men and women, with an eagerness to learn new skills and work as a member of a team. The Army is an Equal Opportunities Employer and the same trade opportunities are open to both men and women.
Currently we have employment options for; Military Combat Communication Specialists, Military Chefs, Combat Medical Technicians and military HR professionals. You don’t need to have any previous military experience in these trade options, we just ask you to have an interest in that chosen field, the Army will train you to be fully proficient and professionally qualified in the trade you have selected.
As well as being proficient in your chosen trade you will be trained to be a soldier first. This entails many different skills, such as; Battlefield First Aid, Chemical and Biological Warfare, weapon handling and shooting, as well as how to look after yourself and personal equipment.
Obviously military training can be arduous at times, but there will be plenty of opportunities to take part in Adventurous Training, both in the United Kingdom and abroad, where you will be able to enjoy the company of your fellow soldiers, carrying out such activities as; skiing, sailing, mountain biking, hill walking, rock climbing to name but a few.
Contact Details
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Army Reserve Centre
Army Reserve Centre Watling Street Bexleyheath Kent DA6 7QQ Regimental Headquarters - Telephone: 01322 315129 265 Support Squadron - Telephone: 01322 315126
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31 (Middlesex Yeomanry and Princess Louise’s Kensington) Signal Squadron
Army Reserve Centre Honeycroft Hill Uxbridge Middlesex UB10 9NH Telephone:020 7414 3030
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31 (Middlesex Yeomanry and Princess Louise’s Kensington) Signal Squadron
Army Reserve Centre Marlpit Lane Coulsdon Surrey CR5 2HD Telephone: 020 7414 3030
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36 (Eastern) Signal Squadron
Army Reserve Centre Circular Road East Colchester Essex CO2 7SZ Telephone: 01206 816614
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36 (Eastern) Signal Squadron
Army Reserve Centre Colchester Road Springfield Lyons Chelmsford Essex CM2 5TA Telephone: 01206 816614
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68 (Inn’s of Court and City Yeomanry) Signal Squadron
10 Stone buildings Lincoln’s Inn London WC2A 3TG Telephone: 020 7405 8112
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68 (Inn’s of Court and City Yeomanry) Signal Squadron
Army Reserve Centre Lea Bridge Road Whipps Cross London E17 9DR Telephone: 020 7405 8112