44 Parachute Brigade Signal Unit (or just 44 Signal Unit) was formed in April 1978 as 44 Signal Squadron (the official establishment date is given as 1 Jan 1979). During the time of 24 September 1980 until October 1986, it supported the Brigade in all aspects of signals; e.g., the supply of communication and the manning of a Communication Centrum (Comcen). In 1986 the Signal Unit was established as a full strength Signal Unit. The signal unit flag was authorized in 1986.