2 Signal Regiment (Aust) From 2nd September 1968 to 26th February 1969

The Squadron reorganized (internally) in preparation for a change in establishment on 1st April 1969. A Diagram showing the new organization is attached at Annexe A to this record

The Troop disbanded on 1st April 1969, having served as an integral part of the Squadron for two and a half years. Although the Sioux aircraft was too light a helicopter to tackle all the tasks set (the limitations were on endurance and payload), much valuable work was carried out for the Squadron.
An Air Troop gives a Signals' Commander the flexibility and choice of options lacking at present. The added advantage of having Royal Signals officers flying the machines saves much time in recce and trouble shooting.

An FMA Exercise which took place in North Malaya. The Squadron provided support communications at the FMA, Airhead and Port. The whole Squadron, less Air Support Troop, were deployed during the exercise.

A joint Force Headquarters exercise (one star) held in the MARANG area of West Malaya. The Squadron was deployed in support of 17 Division and 99 Brigade. The following communications were provided: -

The main Singapore Base IS exercise. The Squadron provided 8 x C11/C11 detachments from Air Support Troop for HF Admin Net Communications.

A joint Force Headquarters exercise involving British, Australian, New Zealand and United States forces held in the Soloman and Coral Seas and in the Shoalwater Bay area of Queensland. The following Communications were provided:-

An SAS patrol exercise in the GRIK area of North Central Malaya. The Squadron provided rear link communications to RAAF Butterworth using C11/C11 detachments.

A Squadron exercise to practice long hand secure HF Teleprinter circuits (D13/R234) in conjunction with local continuation of the circuit over Radio Relay (C41/R222).

A Singapore District Officers promotion examination exercise held on the Colombo Heath Training Area. The Squadron provided an Infantry company at full strength, in a defence setting.

A Joint Warfare Board/HQ FEAF exercise in the ASAHAN area of South Malaya. The Squadron provided two secure teleprinter links and one speech channel over Radio Relay from Asahan - Butterworth and Asahan - RAF Tengah using Mount Orpher as the relay site.

An Infantry company training exercise which was held in Fiji. The Squadron provided a secure teleprinter rear link to Singapore and practised DCN working into Melbourne.

A full Squadron communications and deployment exercise held in the TITI and MERSING areas. All aspects of Squadron communication practised throughout the exercise.

A Joint Force Headquarters exercise (two star) held in the GEMAS area of central Malaya. The Squadron was fully deployed and provided the following communication:-

The C11/C11/C42/A43 detachments from Light Radio Troop have been continuously deployed throughout the year in Malaya and Hong Kong providing FAC/GLO/Tac R communications.

Regular monthly tests to Melbourne began in February 1969 and are to continue throughout the year. Results so far most encouraging.