35 (South Midlands) Signal Regiment
| 35th (South Midlands) Signal Regiment | |
|---|---|
|
Cap Badge of 35th (South Midlands) Signal Regiment | |
| Active | 1967 - 2009 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Territorial Army |
| Type | Royal Corps of Signals |
| Role |
Support regular army (ARRC) support |
| Size | Five Squadrons |
| Part of |
12 Signal Group 143 (West Midlands) Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ |
Support Squadron - Coventry 48 Signal Squadron - Birmingham 58 Signal Squadron - Newcastle-under-Lyme 89 Signal Squadron - Rugby 95 Signal Squadron - Shrewsbury |
| Motto | Certa Cito (“Swift and Sure”) |
| Colors | Sky Blue, Navy and Green (Air, Sea and Land) |
| March |
Quick - Begone Dull Care Slow - HRH (Princess Royal) |
| Mascot | Mercury (“Jimmy”) |
| Commanders | |
| R. Signals Colonel in Chief | The Princess Royal |
| Honorary Colonel | Vacant |
| Commanding Officer | Lt Col A Cluelow MBE R Signals |
| Regimental Sergeant Major | WO1 (RSM) L Balmforth |
| Insignia | |
| Tactical Recognition Flash |
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The 35th (South Midlands) Signal Regiment was a British Territorial Army regiment of the Royal Corps of Signals.
The Regiment consisted of five squadrons:
- Support Squadron
- 48 (City of Birmingham) Signal Squadron
- 58 (Staffordshire) Signal Squadron
- 89 (Warwickshire) Signal Squadron
- 95 (Shropshire Yeomanry) Signal Squadron
The regiment's squadrons were all based in the Midlands of England: The Regimental Headquarters and Support Squadron, in Coventry. 48 Signal Squadron in Birmingham; 58 Signal Squadron in Newcastle-under-Lyme; 89 Signal Squadron in Rugby; and 95 Signal Squadron is based in Shrewsbury. The Regiment was supported by a Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) Light Aid Detachment (LAD). The LAD is responsible for maintaining and repairing the unit's vehicles and equipment, including its fleet of Land Rovers and the L85A2 rifle. Many members of the Regiment served alongside their regular counterparts on operations all over the world, including on Operation Herrick in Afghanistan and Operation TELIC in Iraq. The regiment provides support to the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps, and was part of 12 Signal Group.
Disbandment
As a result of the strategic review of reserves it was announced on 28 April 2009 that the regiment was to be disbanded[1]
The regiment's disbandment parade was held in Birmingham's Victoria Square on the morning of 28 September 2009.
48 (City of Birmingham) Signal Squadron continues in service with 37 Signal Regiment at Redditch, part of 2nd (National Communications) Signal Brigade
References
- ↑ "Review Recommends Future For Reserves".
[i]A number of posts within TA signals units were formed to operate equipment that has now become obsolete. These posts will now be removed and include Headquarters 12 Signals Group and 33, 34 and 35 Signals Regiments. It makes sense to reallocate resources from these posts to higher defence priorities. This decision has not been taken lightly and we are very aware of the exceptional contribution made by the Royal Signals within the TA.