The new brigade oversaw all TA troops in Northern Ireland (except those of Anti-Aircraft Command and coastal defence/regular units).

[1][2][3] In 1959 the Royal Corps of Signals went through an internal reorganisation, in which the numbering system in-place was completely revamped.

[1][4][7][8][9] In the squadron's role as part of 40th Signal Regiment, they would provide rear communications support to I (British) Corps in West Germany if mobilised.

Eventually, as part of the 1998 Strategic Defence Review, the TA was again revamped and massively reduced.

[11] On formation, the squadron adopted a unique uniform which consisted of the standard Royal Corps of Signals uniform in addition to the following: dark blue Caubeen with a hackle incorporated the corps colours.