Many group-sized formations have existed throughout the modern history of the British Army, especially post-Second World War. For instance, following the radical 1966 Defence White Paper, several signal groups were formed, such as the 1st Signal Group, 2nd Signal Group (Static Communications Network), and 3rd Signal Group.Lord & Watson, pp. 128–130 These formations were all commanded by a Colonel.Royal Corps of Signals Association, Royal Corps of Signals Journal: The Wire for 1969. Retrieved 25 June 2021Royal Corps of Signals Association, Royal Corps of Signals Journal: The Wire for 1970. Retrieved 25 June 2021. Since 2012, several colonel sized groups have been formed, including: 7th Air Defence Group and 29th Pre-Hospital Divisional Medical Group.
