To join, you must meet some basic requirements:
- Be 17 years of age or older. (Signature of parent or legal guardian is required when an applicant is under 18 years of age.)
- Be a United States Citizen or resident alien. (Possess a valid amateur radio license issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or other competent U.S. Authority.)
- Possess a station capable of operating on MARS VHF and/or HF frequencies.
- Agree to operate a minimum of 15 hours per calendar quarter (every three months) with 9 hours being on VHF and/or HF networks.
- Individual Membership: A privately owned VHF and/or HF radio station, licensed by the FCC and/or host authority, operated by an individual who is a member of and licensed by Army MARS.
- Club Membership: A radio station licensed in MARS that is established, operated, and maintained by volunteers under the auspices of a properly constituted military and/or civilian amateur radio club.
- Auxiliary Membership: Auxiliary membership is designated for non-operators who perform a support function. This can include non-amateur licensed members or members below the age of 17.
- Military Unit Membership: Military unit MARS stations are operated and maintained under the auspices of a military command, and are authorized on the table of distribution and allowances/table of organization and equipment (TDA/TOE). Military station categories include active Army, Reserves, National Guard, and Corps of Engineers.
- Agency Membership: Agency stations are operated by local, county, state, or federal government emergency operation groups.
If you are interested in joining Army MARS, fill out an application and send it to the Army MARS State Director.
Forms and Brochures:
Army MARS Application 2007 Edition
Army MARS Application Instructions
Prospective Member Letter from Chief Army MARS
Army MARS Promotional Brochure
Pennsylvania:
Bob Platz
Delaware:
Dave Drew
P.O. Box 1050
Newark, DE 19715
Maryland and District of Columbia:
Jim Sears
Virginia:
Jeff Walker
