military auxilary radio system a joint services program army air force navy-marine corps
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Military Auxilary Radio System
A Joint Services Program Army Air Force Navy-Marine
Corps
What is MARS? The Military Auxiliary
Radio System is a Department of Defense sponsored program established as individual programs separately managed by the Secretaries of the Army, Air Force, and Navy
Who is in the program? A Service provided by
licensed Amateur Radio operators
Having an interest in
Military Communications Wishing to contribute
to the MARS mission
MARS History 1925 – Army Amateur
Radio System (AARS) 1946 – Army Amateur
Radio System reestablished 1948 – Established the
Military Amateur Radio System with the Air Force
Later renamed the Military Affiliate Radio System (MARS)
(2009)Renamed the Military Auxiliary Radio System
History (continued) 1948 – with Army,
established Military Amateur Radio System
recently renamed the Air Force Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS)
History (continued)
1963 – Navy-Marine Corps MARS launched making MARS a joint service program.
History (continued)
Navy-Marine Corps MARS provides service to the: Marine Corps
and
Coast Guard
MARS Mission Provide DOD sponsored emergency
communications on a local, national, and international basis as an adjunct to normal communications
Provide auxiliary communications for military, civil, and/or disaster officials during periods of emergency
Assist in effecting normal communications under emergency conditions
MARS Mission (continued) Create interest and Furnish a means of training members in
military communications Provide a reserve of trained communications
personnel Handle morale and quasi-official record
communications for DOD, DOT, USCG and US Govt. personnel stationed throughout the world
Conduct an Amateur Radio program annually as a part of Armed Forces Day
Eligibility to join MARS Be 18 years of age Be a U.S. Citizen or resident Alien Possess a valid Amateur License
issued by FCC or other competent U.S. authority
Possess a radio station capable of operating on MARS frequencies (2-30 MHz)
Applicant Agreement MARS members must agree to operate
in accordance with rules and regulations governing MARS as managed by the parent service.
Each service requires a minimum participation of its members
Each service requires a “trial” period that includes basic training
Each service has additional requirements
Army Additional Requirements
Complete Basic training Course Participate in Training Nets Participate as a NCS in Training Develop Digital Capability Participate in State MARS Activities
Air Force Additional Requirements
Complete Basic Training Course Participate in Training Nets Participate as NCS in Training Develop Digital Capability Participate in State MARS activities
Navy–Marine Corps Additional
Requirements
Complete Basic Training Course Participate in Training Nets Participate in State and Region
Nets Develop Digital Capability Participate as NECOS in Training Participate in State MARS Activities
Benefits of MARS Membership
Add to the enjoyment of your hobby Become a part of world wide system Increase your communication skills Operate on special military frequencies Affiliate with service branch of choice Join a group providing meaningful public
service Participate in a disciplined environment
MARS MEMBERS ALSO HOLD A LIMITED NUMBER OF SHARES MEMBERSHIPS ALLOCATED TO EACH SERVICE BRANCH IN EACH STATE. (APPROX. 45 IN FLORIDA.)
THEY PROVIDE DIRECT ACCESS TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
ALSO TO FEMA USING NTIA COMPLIANT RADIOS
Army Contact
CDR NETCOM/9TH ASC ATTN: AFCS-OPE-MA CHIEF ARMY MARS 2133 CUSHING STREET FORT HUACHUCA, AZ 85613-7070
http://www.asc.army.mil/mars/
Air Force Contact HQ AFCA/GCWM (MARS) 203 W LOSEY SREET ROOM 3100 SCOTT AFB IL 62225-5222
https://public.afca.scott.af.mil/public/mars/mars1.htm
Navy-Marine Corps Contact
CHIEF, NAVY-MARINE CORPS MARS CHEATHAM ANNEX BLDG. 117 108 SANDA AVENUE WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-5830
http://www.navymars.org