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 The
Indian Army has entered into the network era with the fielding
of the mobile network. This system is the result of the
constant efforts of the Corps of Signals to provide better and
advanced communication techniques to the commander in the
field. The Area Grid Communication System had been
conceptualized in the mid-sixties and the project was given to
M/s BEL to develop this system and field it. This system,
based on a sophisticated automatic electronic switching
device, using state-of-the- art digital technology, is
currently being used to provide communication to commanders at
all levels from `anywhere to any where' and from `any one to
any one'. It is a truly mobile network providing the `Gypsy'
subscribers (ie the mobile commanders) full communication on
the move.
The mobile network is
also fully integrated with the Static Communications System
thus permitting commanders of strike formations easy
communication with their counterparts in the holding
formations; both during operations and exercises.
Keeping in tune with
the rapid technology advancements, the Corps of Signals is in
the process of upgrading its communication systems with the
state-of-the-art ATM switches providing larger bandwidths and
achieving an integration between static and mobile network.
The absorption of latest technology
and adapting it to the peculiar requirements of the Armed
Forces has been the hallmark of the Corps of Signals. This
technology has proliferated to the cutting edge to our
fighting soldiers. The operational aspect apart, even the
welfare communications wherein soldiers are able to keep in
touch with their families while being engaged in terminating
enemy has been taken on by the Corps of Signals with great
zeal and enthusiasm.
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