In keeping with the 21st century vision of the Corps of Signals ‘to achieve electronic and information superiority for effective functioning of the Indian Army’, the corps has embarked upon a multidimensional and challenging task of establishing a converged, robust, broad and secure Info, Communication, Tech, Electronics & Cyber (ICTEC).

A holistic approach has been adopted to develop the Communication and IT infrastructure in all its dimensions. Fully redundant and secure backbone network has been already implemented. Also state of the art Zonal/Metro access networks have been established at a number of stations and will be established at all military stations. Simultaneously, access networks down to formation/unit level are being established Exclusive, satellite-based networks shall provide converged data and voice networks for different users which include use during aid to civil administration, especially during natural calamities.

Signals are essentially the NERVES of the Army. The nerves in our body connect the brain to the sensory organs and also to the limbs. It is through the nerves that the brain receives inputs from the various sensory organs. The processing of these inputs results in a set of commands being issued to the various limbs, which execute them as response, that our body makes to the external stimulus. In the same manner, the Commanders, at various levels are the brains of the Army, who receive inputs from the various elements in the battle space through the Signals. Decisions and action plans are relayed for execution through these nerves. This is increasingly as the Army’s dependence on IT increased and it becomes network centric. Corps of Signals is the critical catalyst which is facilitating this transformation from a hierarchical to net-centric org.

The vision of Signals Corps is to attain and maintain information ascendancy by developing info structure to cater for Network Centric Warfare in a digitized battlefield of tomorrow. This will entail consolidation of all networks so as to provide the Indian Army with an optimal, secure, reliable and robust info structure that can meet both operational and peacetime requirements and one that is capable of withstanding technical and physical degradation. The Corps remains the lead agency and nodal centre for Telecommunication and cyber security both within the Defence Services and at the National level.

The offrs at all levels are aware of the strategic, operational and tactical dimensions to enable a pragmatic application of technology in support of combat operations. Training centres are developing directives and processes that can prepare all ranks to acquire a high level of multiple skills needed in the diverse terrain, technological and op environment of our army in gen and Signals in particular. The training centres are designed to facilitate the pursuit of a continuous training philosophy at unit level through on-the-job training and by harnessing e-learning, thereby bridging the gap between the “haves” and the “have-nots”.

The momentous strides made by the Corps in the last few decades have truly been stupendous and without parallel. It has transited to a network enabled force, propelled by the intellect, sustained hard work and an urge to excel which has been displayed by all officers and men. The domain of enhancing communication in the Tactical Battle Area and the facilitation of synergy of C4I2 elements are going to be the major thrust areas for the future. The Corps possesses tremendous foresight, with finely honed procedures and exacting standards for execution of tasks. The Corps has always had an abiding and strong ethical foundation. With character come reputation, and the esteem that the Corps enjoys today stems from the value system and ethos which need to be always preserved and nurtured. The Corps has evolved drills and procedures that ensure the provision of reliable and responsive communications to the Army under harsh terrain and tough battle field conditions and is living up to the motto of the Corps – “TEEVRACHAUKAS” or “Swift and Secure”.