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41 Signal Regiment (41 Sig Regt, French: 41e Régiment 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:
- Regimental Headquarters (RHQ) in Edmonton
- Headquarters Squadron (HQ Sqn) in all three locations
- 1 Squadron (1 Sqn) in Edmonton
- 2 Squadron (2 Sqn) in Red Deer
- 3 Squadron (3 Sqn) in Calgary
| 41 Signal Regiment | |
|---|---|
| 41e Régiment des transmissions (French) | |
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| Active | 2011–present |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Army |
| Role | Military communications |
| Size | 4 squadrons |
| Part of | 41 Canadian Brigade Group |
| Garrison/HQ | LCol Philip L. Debney Armoury, Edmonton, Alberta |
| Motto(s) | Signiferi excellentia (Latin for 'Signals, excellence') |
| Mascot(s) | Swift Fox |
| Website | 41signals |
| Commanders | |
| Commanding Officer | LCol John Clark, CD |
| Regimental Sergeant Major | CWO James Way, CD |
| Honorary Colonel | HCol Vacant |
| Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel | HLCol Tara Veer |
| Abbreviation | 41 Sig Regt |
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 HMCS Tecumseh in Calgary.
History
editThe regiment was created on 26 July 2011 by amalgamating the three independent communication squadrons in Alberta.
| 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
editThere are several Royal Canadian Army Cadets units spread across Alberta which are affiliated to 41 Signal Regiment.
| Corps | Location |
|---|---|
| 2981 Strathcona Communication Army Cadet Corps | Edmonton, Alberta |
| No Affiliated Unit | Red Deer, Alberta |
| 2509 Royal Canadian Signals Army Cadet Corps | Calgary, Alberta |
Cadet units affiliated to signal regiments receive support and also are entitled to wear traditional signals accoutrements on their uniforms.
References
edit- ^ "3rd Canadian Division Units and Formations". 24 June 2013.