CELE Branch / Royal Canadian Corps of Signals
Information and discussions I've had with Branch leadership indicate that there is no desire to split the Communications and Electronics Branch. In fact it's quite the opposite and was a key point in the decision to move ahead with regaining the "Royal" status, that it would not affect the Branch.
What I am still confused about, even as a Canadian Signals historian, is to what exactly the new name will apply to. Although Army accoutrements, namely the shoulder titles, bear the SIGNALS designation and the Army Officers occupation is known as SIGNALS, there is no organization named SIGNALS (or otherwise) to re-brand as the "Royal Canadian Corps of Signals". Assuming then that the Branch in fact remains unchanged.... What exactly will it refer to unless something new is created? I raised this question when I was assisting with the submission to request the restoration of the "Royal" but I was never given a clear answer.
Although announced, the new designation is not yet in official use. My best guess is that its likely to become effective as part of the Anniversary celebrations in Oct 2013 (coinciding with the Canadian Signal Corps 110th Anniversary) where the Princess Royal will be present.
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