39 Signal Regiment (Canada)

39 Signal Regiment, formerly known as 744 Signal Regiment in Vancouver, 741 Signal Squadron in Esquimalt and 748 Signal Squadron in Nanaimo, is a Primary Reserve Canadian Army unit of the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals (part of the Communications and Electronics Branch) in Vancouver , Victoria and Nanaimo, British Columbia.

39 Signal Regiment
39e Régiment des transmissions  (French)
C&E Branch badge
Active2011–present
CountryCanada
BranchCanadian Army
RoleMilitary communications
Part of39 Canadian Brigade Group
Garrison/HQ
Websitearmy-armee.forces.gc.ca/en/39-signal-regiment/index.page
Commanders
Commanding officerLieutenant-Colonel K.A. Wickens
Regimental sergeant majorChief Warrant Officer M.L.V. Quenet

Location

The unit consists of four squadrons (A Squadron in Vancouver, B Squadron on Vancouver Island and C Squadron in Kelowna) along with Headquarters Squadron located at the MGen B.M. Hoffmeister Building, Vancouver.

History

39 Signal Regiment was tactically grouped on 1 April 2011. Combining the three signal squadrons located in British Columbia (741 Signal Squadron in Esquimalt, 748 Signal Squadron in Nanaimo & 744 Signal Squadron in Vancouver) into a single regiment.[1] [2]

Role

39 Signal Regiment specializes in tactical and strategic communication, employing voice, electronic and telecommunication systems. Their mandate is to provide individual and collective support to Canadian Forces operations, both domestic and international. Many of their members have served in various UN and NATO peacekeeping missions around the world. This unit also provides communication support to the Army Reserve. Some units in the Communication Reserve also provide manning support to the Navy Transportable Tactical Command Centres.

Occupations

39 Signal Regiment primarily employs the following occupations in the Canadian Army, among others:

  • Army Communications & Information Systems Specialist
  • Supply Technician
  • Human Resources Administrator
  • Finance Services Administrator
  • Mobile Support Equipment Operator
  • Signals Officer

Training

Training is a year-round activity and soldiers are expected to attend up to two weekend training activities per month. Once fully trained, soldiers can apply for various full-time and part-time employment opportunities available throughout the year.

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References
  1. Army, Government of Canada, National Defence, Canadian. "39 Signal Regiment - 39 CBG Reserve Unit - Canadian Army". www.army-armee.forces.gc.ca.
  2. "39 Signal Regiment - RCSigs.ca". www.rcsigs.ca.
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