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  • Comment: Has one secondary source which is the CBC article. The encyclopedia source is a tertiary source and the one from the Canadian government is still considered primary. Cowboygilbert - (talk) ♥ 03:51, 28 September 2024 (UTC)

38 Signal Regiment, formerly known as 734 Communication Squadron in Regina, 737 Communication Squadron in Saskatoon, 736 Communication Squadron in Thunder Bay and 735 Communication Squadron in Winnipeg..[1], is a

38 Signal Regiment
Active2011-present
CountryCanada
BranchArmy
RoleMilitary communications
Part of38 Canadian Brigade Group
Garrison/HQ1 Squadron / HQ: Winnipeg, MB 2 Squadron: Regina, SK 3 Squadron: Thunder Bay, ON 4 Squadron: Saskatoon, SK
Motto(s)Magna et Clara Voce (Loud and Clear)
Websitehttps://www.38signalregiment.com/

Primary Reserve Canadian Army unit[2] of the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals (part of the Communications and Electronics Branch) based in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and western Ontario. The regiment is the signals unit for 38 Canadian Brigade Group[3].

Location

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The regiment consists of four squadrons (1 Squadron in Winnipeg, 2 Squadron in Regina, 3 Squadron in Thunder Bay and 4 Squadron in Saskatoon). The regiment headquarters are at the Minto Armoury in Winnipeg[4]

Role

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38 Signal Regiment provides tactical and strategic communication capabilities to the command staff of 38 Canadian Brigade Group. The regiment employs short, medium and long range voice communication systems. They are also capable of deploying signal attachments with other units within 38 Canadian Brigade Group as well as establishing headquarters and command posts for units in the field.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "History". 38 Signal Regiment Association. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
  2. ^ "New commanding officer takes charge at 38 Signal Regiment". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 13 January 2017. Retrieved 27 September 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "38 Canadian Brigade Group (38 CBG)". www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
  4. ^ a b National Defence, Canadian Army (2013-02-25). "38 Signal Regiment". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2024-09-27.
  5. ^ "About Us". 38 Signal Regiment. Retrieved 2024-09-27.