Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Am I eligible for MARS
participation?
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A: Individuals must meet the following criteria:
- - Be at least 17 years of age. Signature of parent or guardian is
required if under 18 years of age.
- - Be a citizen of the U.S. or alien who has been lawfully admitted
to the United States for permanent residence under the provisions
of the U.S. Code, Chapter 12, Title 3.
- - Have a willingness to comply with the regulations prescribed for
participation in the Army MARS program.
- - Have access to a radio station capable of operating on HF or
VHF MARS frequencies.
- - Possess a valid FCC and/or host country Amateur Radio
operator license.
Q: If I become a MARS member,
what will my responsibilities be?
A: MARS Responsibilities and Requirements are:
- - Complete the Basic Training course within six months of
receiving the temporary call sign.
- - Meet a minimum of 12 participation hours in MARS activities
every 90 days to retain licensed membership (six of those hours
must be on-the-air participation).
- - Submit to the State MARS Director a monthly Participation Report
documenting time spent in support of MARS.
- - Comply with MARS rules, regulations, and procedures as
specified in the DA PAM 25-XX.
- - Conduct only official business on all MARS frequencies.
Q: Where can I find out more about MARS?
A: Try one of the links on the
MARS Links page for more MARS information.
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