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==Personnel== ===Training and trades=== {{main|Royal Signals trades}} Royal Signals officers receive general military training at the [[Royal Military Academy Sandhurst]], followed by specialist communications training at the [[Royal School of Signals]], [[Blandford Camp]], [[Dorset]]. Other ranks are trained both as field soldiers and tradesmen. Their basic military training is delivered at the [[Army Training Regiment]] at [[Winchester]] or Army Training Centre Pirbright before undergoing trade training at 11th (Royal School of Signals) Signal Regiment. There are currently six different trades available to [[Other ranks (UK)|other ranks]], each of which is open to both men and women:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://apply.army.mod.uk/roles|title=Roles|publisher=Ministry of Defence|access-date=23 October 2022}}</ref> * Cyber Information Services Engineer: trained in programming, database, web and app development, data communications and computer networks * Cyber Networks Engineer: trained in data communications, computer networks, military radio and trunk communications systems * Cyber Infrastructure Engineer: trained in installing and repairing fibre optic and copper voice and data networks in both internal and external environments * Power Engineer: trained to prepare, engineer and maintain complex Power Distribution Systems worldwide * Supply Chain Operative: trained in all aspects of logistics, including driving, warehouse management and accounting * Electronic Warfare & Signals Intelligence Operative: trained to intercept voice and data communications, to provide tactical electro-magnetic, cyber and signals intelligence on the battlefield and close tactical support to and advice to bomb disposal units On selection for promotion to Sergeant, soldiers may choose to volunteer for selection to a Supervisory roster. Currently there are 4 Supervisor roles: *[[Yeoman of Signals]] β trained in the planning and deployment and management of military tactical/strategic communications networks; *Yeoman of Signals (Electronic Warfare) β trained in the planning, deployment and management of military tactical/strategic electronic warfare assets; *[[Foreman of Signals]] β trained in the installation, maintenance, repair and interoperability of military tactical/strategic communications assets; *Foreman of Signals (Information Systems) β trained in the installation, maintenance, repair and interoperability of military tactical/strategic Information Systems If a soldier chooses not to follow the Supervisor route, they will remain employed 'in trade' until promoted to Warrant Officer, where they will then be classed as on the Regimental Duty (RD) roster and will oversee the daily routine, and administration of a unit's personnel and equipment.
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