Active 1967 - Present Branch British Army Size Brigade | Country United Kingdom Type Communications brigade Part of Force Troops Command | |
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The 11th Signal Brigade and Headquarters West Midlands is a communications formation of the British Army's Royal Corps of Signals. Its headquarters is located at Venning Barracks, in Donnington in Shropshire.
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History
The brigade was formed as 11th Signal Group in Liverpool in 1967: it became 11th Signal Brigade in 1982, was redsignated 11th (ARRC) Signal Brigade in 1992 and then reverted to 11th Signal Brigade in 1997. In November 2014, 11 Signal Brigade amalgamated with 143 (West Midlands) Brigade to create a new formation, based at Venning Barracks in Donnington, called 11th Signal Brigade and Headquarters West Midlands, with an additional role as a regional brigade for army regular and reserve units in the West Midlands counties. A formation parade took place at Donnington on 15 November 2014.
Role
The brigade's role is to provide administrative support for around 8,000 Army personnel who are based in the region, as well as forming a vital link between the Army and its local communities. The Brigade has five Regular Army signal regiments and five Army Reserve Signal regiments. Under Army 2020, it is the Regional Point of Command for the West Midlands. In addition, it has command responsibilities for the Army Cadet Forces and some of the Army Reserve units in the region.
Structure
The brigade consists of the following units: