34th (Northern) Signal Regiment

34 (Northern) Signal Regiment was a Territorial Army regiment in the Royal Corps of Signals in the British Army. The regiment formed part of 12 Signal Group, providing command and control communication for NATO's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC). 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 consisted of three squadrons plus the band:

34th (Northern) Signal Regiment
Royal Signals Cap Badge
Active1967-2009
CountryUnited Kingdom
BranchTerritorial Army
TypeRoyal Corps of Signals
Size3 Squadrons and band
Part of12 Signal Group
11 Signal Brigade
Motto(s)Certa Cito (“Swift and Sure”)
ColorsSky Blue, Navy and Green (Air, Sea and Land)
Mascot(s)Mercury (“Jimmy”)
Insignia
Tactical Recognition Flash

History

The 34th Signal regiment was originally formed in 1967 as a result of the merger between the 50th (Northumbrian), 49th (West Riding), 90th (North Riding) Signals Regiments and 339 Signal Squadron. Upon formation the regiment immediately joined the 12th Signal Group to help provide communications between the Channel Ports and the rear of the 1st British Corps. After the Options for Change the regiment moved to the 11th Signal Brigade where it was the theater communications support regiment for the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps.[2]

Structure before disbandment

Alliances

The regiment during its time took a number of affiliations and freedoms including the following:[7]

References
  1. "Review Recommends Future For Reserves". Archived from the original on 2 May 2009. [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.
  2. The Royal Corps of Signals: Unit Histories of the Corps (1920-2001) and its Antecedents. p. 141.
  3. "49 Signal Squadron". Archived from the original on 27 June 2009. Retrieved 30 April 2009.
  4. "50 Signal Squadron". Archived from the original on 15 July 2009. Retrieved 30 April 2009.
  5. "90 Signal Squadron". Archived from the original on 27 June 2009. Retrieved 30 April 2009.
  6. "Royal Signals (Northern) Band". Archived from the original on 27 June 2009. Retrieved 30 April 2009.
  7. The Royal Corps of Signals: Unit Histories of the Corps (1920-2001) and its Antecedents. pp. 141–142.
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