Foreman Of Signals
Foremen of Signals are the most highly qualified non-commissioned Engineering managers and Incorporated Engineers in the Royal Corps of Signals.
A soldier selected for Foreman of Signals training must hold a minimum qualification of Class 1 Technician. Students now undertake a BEng(Hons)/Post Graduate Certificate (PGCert) (previous years took BSc) in Telecommunications Systems Engineering accredited by Bournemouth University. On completion of the course, the soldier is promoted to Staff Sergeant if the rank is not already held, and assumes the appointment of Foreman of Signals. They work as part of a Unit Operations team with the Yeoman of Signals (YofS). The holder of the appointment can be promoted through the ranks from Staff Sergeant, to Warrant Officer Class 2, then Warrant Officer Class 1. To distinguish the appointment the suffix of FofS is used (i.e. SSgt(FofS), WO2(FofS), WO1(FofS)).
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