Summary
The Pakistan Army Corps of Signals is a military administrative and a combined arms branch of the Pakistan Army.[1][2] Headquartered in the Army GHQ, the Corps of Signals oversees the communications, information system, and computer security for the command and control of the joint and combined arms uniformed forces of the Pakistani military.: 394 [3]
| Pakistan Army Corps of Signals | |
|---|---|
 Badge of Pakistan Army | |
| Active | 1947 |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Branch |  Pakistan Army |
| Type | Combined and combat service support |
| Role | Administrative and staffing oversight. |
| Size | Varies |
| HQ/Garrison | Army GHQ in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Nickname(s) | SIGS |
| Motto(s) | Speedy and Reliable |
| Colors Identification | Light blue, dark blue and green |
| Anniversaries | 1947 |
| Engagements | Military history of Pakistan |
| Decorations | Military Decorations of Pakistan military |
| Commanders | |
| Signal Officer-in-Chief (SO-in-C) | Maj-Gen. Mohammad Ali Khan |
| Notable commanders | Lt-Gen. Naseem Rana Maj-Gen. Robert Cawthome |
| Insignia | |
| War Flag |  |
Since 2023 the Corps has been overseen by its Signal Officer-in-Chief, Major-General Mohammad Ali Khan.[4]
History edit
The Corps of Signals was one of the first administrative branches that was established on 14 August 1947 from the partitioning of the Indian Army.: 362–363 [5] Its first signal officer-in-chief was Major-General R. Cawthome— an exchange officer from the British Army who was also a brainchild of the establishment of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in 1948.[5] From the earliest years, the British Army's contribution to the Corps of Signals was vital when it assisted in building the Corps to working strength.[5] Further training from the United States also strengthened the scope of the Corps through its interaction with the U.S. Army Signal Corps.[5][6] With reorganization taken place on 23 March 1956, Major-General Obedur Rahman became its local first signal officer-in-chief.[5][6]
The Corps also saw its first notable member when Captain Muhammad Sarwar was honoured for his actions against the Indian Army in 1947.[5]
The Military College of Signals provides the necessary personnel to the Corps.[5][6] The Signals Corps is structured with the numbers of regiments and battalions.[7] As of its mission, the Signal Corps oversees the communications, information system, and computer security for the command and control of the joint and combined arms uniform forces of the Pakistani military.: 394 [3][8]
The Signal Officer-in-Chief (SO-in-C)— the lead and reporting officer– works directly under the Chief of the General Staff (CGS) in its administrative capacity, directly reporting from the Army GHQ in Rawalpindi, Punjab.[2]
Units edit
1 Signals (Eman Ittehad Tanzeem)
2 Signals
3 Signals (Barq Ul Basaas)
5 Signals
7 Signals
8 Signals
9 Signals (The Niners)
11 Signals (Poona 1930)(Al Yartad)(The Oldest)
13 Signals (Thirteen Behtreen)
15 Signals (The Best)
17 Signals (Qasdan E Kohsar)
19 Signals
20 Signals (Twenty The Trustworthy)
21 Signals (Patcom Pioneers)
22 Signals (Pascom Pioneers)
23 Signals
24 Signals (Shahsawar Signals)
25 Signals (Silver Streak)
26 Signals (CHABEES)(Fazl e Rabi)
29 Signals (Twenty Nine At Glance)
32 Signals (Surkhru)
41 Signals (Qasidan e Chamb)
44 Signals
45 Signals (Assaria)(1 Jan 1973)
49 Signals (Qasidan e Siachen)
51 Signals
52 Signals (Qasidan E Sehra)
64 Composite Signal
69 Signals
76 Signals
77 Signals
80 Signals
81 Signals (Jarrari)
83 Signals (Qasidan E Baqa)
84 Signals (MECH Communicators)(Voice of Desert)
86 Signals
91 Signals (Strike Sensor)
92 EW Signals
93 Signals
Independent Companies:
207 Sig Coy
219 Sig Coy
References edit
- ^ PA, Pakistan Army. "Pakistan Army Corps of Signals". Directorate-General for Inter-Services Public Relations. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
- ^ a b Alam, Dr Shah (1 July 2012). Pakistan Army: Modernisation, Arms Procurement and Capacity Building. Vij Books India Pvt Ltd. ISBN 978-93-81411-79-7. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ a b Fagoyinbo, Joseph Babatunde (28 May 2013). The Armed Forces: Instrument of Peace, Strength, Development and Prosperity. AuthorHouse. p. 465. ISBN 978-1-4772-2647-6. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ "List of serving generals of the Pakistan Army". Wikipedia. 3 December 2023. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g Watson, Cliff Lord, Graham (2003). Royal Corps of Signals: Units and Formation Worldwide Pakistan Army Corps of Signals. United Kingdom: Helion and Company Limited. pp. 361–362. ISBN 1-874622--92-2.
- ^ a b c BI-Metal. "Pakistan Army Corps of Signals". signal badges co. Uk. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
- ^ Dhar, M.K (2004). Mission Pakistan. New Delhi: Maloy Krishna Dhar and iUniverse.Inc. pp. 1–645. ISBN 0-595-30482-6.
- ^ Fazal Muqueem Khan (28 September 2007). The story of the Pakistan Army. Pakistan Branch, Oxford University Press, 1963. pp. 250 pages.
External links edit
- Xinhua News Agency Xinhua News Agency. "Pakistan Army's Signal Corps Leaves for East Timor". April 2, 2001. Retrieved 21 December 2011.[dead link]
- "Signal Corps song "Taiz Ter" - Pakistan Army". YouTube.