71 (City of London) Yeomanry Signal Regiment


71 Yeomanry Signal Regiment is an Army Reserve regiment in the Royal Corps of Signals in the British Army. The regiment forms part of 11th Signal Brigade, providing military communications for national operations.

History

The regiment was formed as 71 Signal Regiment, Royal Signals in 1969. The squadrons at that time included HQ Squadron and 68 Signal Squadron. HQ Squadron converted to a communications role and was re-designated 265 Squadron in 1970.
In 2006, 47 Signal Squadron transferred from 39 Signal Regiment.
In 2014, under Army 2020, 36 Signal Squadron transferred from 37 Signal Regiment. Also in 2014, under Army 2020, 47 Signal Squadron amalgamated with 41 Signal Squadron to form a new entity, 31 Signal Squadron.

Structure

The regiment comprises the following sub units: