The Communications, Electronics, Computer Corps Stamp

The Communications, Electronics and Computer Corps – On this stamp, issued for Memorial day 1994, two rectangular pillars, representing tree trunks, one long and one short, jut into a clear, blue sky. The stump has been forced sideways as if by a cruel blow when suddenly cut off. The straight pillar, 30 metres high, of stainless steel, is lit from within, symbolising ‘continuing life with eternal light.’ Upon it are engraved the words from Scripture “And the sound was heard afar off” (Ezra 3:13).

The monument forms part of a complex situated in the town of Yehud, not far from Tel Aviv, where the headquarters of the ‘Communications, Electronics and Computer Corps’ are located. Its design is unique, being situated on the parade ground in front of a complex of four wings housing the Professional Training and Advancement Centre, and a Convention Hall for the Corps. Today the Corps services the entire communications system of the Israel Defence Forces. It developed from the Communication Service of the Haganah, maintaining a secret, nationwide network with all settlements and ‘illegal’ immigrant ships. During the War of Independence, the service advanced from stationary to mobile, based on radio, to connect the individual fighting units of the Israeli army instantly and efficiently, and this was achieved in spite of difficulties and outdated equipment. After the war it was officially named ‘Communications Corps’ and today it possesses some of the most advanced and sophisticated equipment in the world. including encryption equipment for transference of classified information, electronic warfare and detection targets without which Israel’s army could not survive.

The stamp with an information sheet are enclosed in a plastic protection sheet.