41 Signal Regiment Explained

Unit Name:41 Signal Regiment
Dates:2011–present
Country:Canada
Branch:Canadian Army
Role:Military communications
Size:4 squadrons
Command Structure:41 Canadian Brigade Group
Garrison:LCol Philip L. Debney Armoury, Edmonton, Alberta
Motto:la|Signiferi excellentia|Signals, excellence
Mascot:Swift Fox
Identification Symbol 4:41 Sig Regt
Identification Symbol 4 Label:Abbreviation
Commander1:LCol John Clark, CD
Commander1 Label:Commanding Officer
Commander2:CWO James Way, CD
Commander2 Label:Regimental Sergeant Major
Commander3:HCol Vacant
Commander3 Label:Honorary Colonel
Commander4:HLCol Tara Veer
Commander4 Label:Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel

41 Signal Regiment (41 Sig Regt, French: links=no|41<sup>e</sup> RĂ©giment des transmissions) is a reserve communications unit of the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals. It is part of 41 Canadian Brigade Group (41 CBG) in Alberta.[1] The unit consists of:

The unit parades on Wednesday evenings and Saturdays at the LCol Philip L. Debney Armoury in Edmonton, at the Cormack Armoury in Red Deer, and at in Calgary.

History

The regiment was created on 26 July 2011 by amalgamating the three independent communication squadrons in Alberta.

Squadron history! Squadron !! Former title !! Founded
1 Squadron Edmonton 745 (Edmonton) Communication Squadron 1 October 1970
2 Squadron Red Deer 749 (Red Deer) Communication Squadron 4 July 1978
3 Squadron Calgary 746 (Calgary) Communication Squadron 21 June 1971

Cadets

There are several Royal Canadian Army Cadets units spread across Alberta which are affiliated to 41 Signal Regiment.

CorpsLocation
2981 Strathcona Communication Army Cadet CorpsEdmonton, Alberta
No Affiliated UnitRed Deer, Alberta
2509 Royal Canadian Signals Army Cadet CorpsCalgary, Alberta

Cadet units affiliated to signal regiments receive support and also are entitled to wear traditional signals accoutrements on their uniforms.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 3rd Canadian Division Units and Formations. 24 June 2013 .