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Welcome to
Washington State's Military Auxiliary Radio System
(MARS). The Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS) is a Department of Defense sponsored program, established as separately managed and operated programs by the Army, Navy-Marine Corps and Air Force.MARS members are volunteer licensed amateur radio operators who are interested in providing auxiliary or emergency communications to local, national and international emergency and safety organizations, as an adjunct to normal communications. The primary concept of MARS is to meet the requirements of training for any communications emergency. To this end, organization, methods and facilities must be adequate to meet any emergency requirements and must be flexible in order to provide for rapid expansion. Normal methods must be such that only minor changes will be required when shifting to an emergency status. To join Navy-Marine Corps MARS you must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid Amateur Radio License, be a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted to the United States and willing to contribute at least 18 hours a quarter (every 3 months). If you live in the State of Washington and are interested in joining, or obtaining more information, send and e-mail to the Washington State Director. Include your name, address, telephone number, and Amateur Radio call sign. He will se that it gets to the right place. |
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