Corps of Signals
Indian Army Corps of Signals is a corps and a combat support arm of the Indian Army, which handles its military communications. It was formed on 15 February 1911 as a separate entity under Lieutenant Colonel S H Powell, and went on to make important contributions to World War I and World War II.[1] The corps celebrated its 100-year anniversary of its raising on 15 February 2010.
Corps of Signals is a combat support arm of the Indian Army responsible for military communications. From its inception on 15 Feb 1911,[citation needed] the Corps has evolved significantly, adopting to the changing technological landscape to ensure seamless and secure communications within the armed forces. The Corps has participated in all wars as part of the Indian Army, including World War I, World War II, Operation in 1947, 1965 Operation Gibraltar in 1965, Operation Trident in 1971, Operation Pawan, and Operation VIJAY.[citation needed] It has contributed extensively towards Indian Army's success.[citation needed] It has been at the forefront of integrating cutting edge technologies with military strategy ensuring Indian Army's agility and responsiveness in all combat and non combat scenarios.[citation needed]
The motto of the Corps of Signals is "Teevra Chaukas", meaning "Swift and Secure",[citation needed] reflecting their commitment to providing reliable and rapid communication services. This commitment towards speed and reliability is mirrored in their emblem, which features the Mercury, symbolizing speed, communication and agility.
Conceptualised by Maj CFC Beresford, 2nd Div of Telegraph Bn (Royal Engrs) in 1884.
Formally authorized in 1934.
Selection of Present emblem in 1947.
Mercurious
Roman version of Greek God Hermes Born of Sky (Jupiter) and Plains (Maya)
Magic Want (Caduceus)
Presented to Hermes by Apollo (Sun God)
Power of reconciling conflicting elements
Winged Sandals (Talaria) Allow marvelous rapidity of motion
Winged Cap "Petasus" and Wings on Top of "Caduceus" Further enhances motion of sandals.
The figure of Mercury on a Globe supported by a Scrool, which bears our motto "Teevra Chaukas" and Twelve Laurel Leaves below. The whole Emblem with Mercury facing his right is surmounted by a detached Five Pointed Star The Star of India
Prior to 1911
Adhoc Sig arngs
Resp of comm with corps of Engrs
1911 to 1920
Raising of separate entities for comns
15 Feb 1911: 31, 32 Div Sig Coys Fatehgarh.
01 Mar 1911: 33, 34 Div Sig Coys - Ahmednagar. Nucleus of 41 Wrls Sqn Roorkee.
Ten addi Sig Coys raised.
1920 to 1947
Fmn & growth of Indian Sig Corps.
Post Independence
Appt of 1st SO-in-C: Brig CHI Akehurst.
20 Feb 1965 Presentation of Regti Colours by President at No 1 STC, Jabalpur.
