Corps of Signals celebrate 99th raising day

Punjab Newsline Network
Sunday, 15 February 2009
CHANDIGARH: The Corps of Signals personnel also known as "Information Warriors" celebrated their 99th Raising Day at HQ Western Command in Chandimandir Sunday.

Lt Gen TK Sapru, General Officer Commanding in Chief, Western Command extended his greetings to all ranks, their families and veterans of the Corps on the occasion of their Raising day. He lauded the professionalism displayed by personnel of the Corps of Signals both in peace and war and exhorted them to rededicate themselves to the service of the nation.

Chief Signal Officer (CSO) HQ Western Command, Maj Gen VP Shrivastava addressed the Officers and Jawans at a special sainik sammelan and emphasized the important role being played by all ranks of Signals in enabling net-centric warfare in today's information age.

Gen Srivastava stressed that all the technological development undertaken by the Corps is primarily to enhance the decision making capabilities of the field Commanders by providing them timely information and reliable communication. As a token of recognition for their commendable contribution, he presented Signal Officer in Chief's commendation to Officers, JCOs and other ranks.

A lively Social evening was also organized on the occasion which was attended by senior serving officers of Western Command and all veteran signal officers settled in the tricity.

Corps of Signals has, in recent years, taken rapid strides in establishing world-class information and Communication Technologies (ICT) infrastructure in the Indian Army. The Corps which is aptly recognized as the benchmark of growth and efficiency, has also made its mark in international arena and have laid out state-of-the-art technology communication as part of the UN Mission. The Corps continue to strive for exceptional standards in all spheres of communication techniques.

Maintaining unremitting vibrancy and mission orientation, the Corps of Signals has successfully integrated various networks and systems including satellite to deliver the Army the 'Network of Networks'. Mobile satellite communication is also being introduced in a big way which would further enhance the communication capability of the Corps. Thousands of kilometers of optic fibre cable laid has enabled a high capacity backbone and convergence of Army voice and data networks, resulting in improved redundancy and optimal utilization of resources. Contribution of "Dharma Chakra Signallers" of Western Command in providing infallible communication support in aid to civil authorities in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal, Delhi and Chandigarh has been truly stupendous.
Corps of Signals celebrate 99th raising day
Photo Slideshow of Information Warriors- Courtesy Lt Gen Harbhajan Singh- former SOinC