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Page 1: Military Auxilary Radio System A Joint Services Program Army Air Force Navy-Marine Corps

Military Auxilary Radio System

A Joint Services Program Army Air Force Navy-Marine

Corps

Page 2: 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

Page 3: Military Auxilary Radio System A Joint Services Program Army Air Force Navy-Marine Corps

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

Page 4: Military Auxilary Radio System A Joint Services Program Army Air Force Navy-Marine Corps

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

Page 5: Military Auxilary Radio System A Joint Services Program Army Air Force Navy-Marine Corps

History (continued) 1948 – with Army,

established Military Amateur Radio System

recently renamed the Air Force Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS)

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History (continued)

1963 – Navy-Marine Corps MARS launched making MARS a joint service program.

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History (continued)

Navy-Marine Corps MARS provides service to the: Marine Corps

and

Coast Guard

Page 8: Military Auxilary Radio System A Joint Services Program Army Air Force Navy-Marine Corps

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

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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

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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)

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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

Page 12: Military Auxilary Radio System A Joint Services Program Army Air Force Navy-Marine Corps

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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/

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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

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Navy-Marine Corps Contact

CHIEF, NAVY-MARINE CORPS MARS CHEATHAM ANNEX BLDG. 117 108 SANDA AVENUE WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185-5830

http://www.navymars.org