36 (Eastern) Signal Regiment
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| 36 (Eastern) Signal Regiment | |
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| Active | 1967 - Present |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | 2 (NC) Signal Brigade |
| Type | Combat Support |
| Regimental HQ | Ilford |
| Nickname | "Jimmies" |
| Motto | 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 | Mercury (“Jimmy”) |
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| R. Signals Colonel in Chief | HRH The Princess Royal |
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| 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.
[edit] Organization
The regiment comprises:
- 45 (Close Support) Squadron
- SHQ and A Troop - Colchester
- B Troop - Ipswich
- C Troop - Southend
- 54 (Support) Squadron
- 60 (RBH) Squadron
- Regimental Headquarters - Ilford
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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
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