The Military Affiliate Radio System provides a backup network of radio operators in the event of a natural or technological disaster or act of terrorism. At the national level, MARS has a variety of customers they support.
U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
National Communications System (NCS)
National Disaster Medical System (NDMS)
U.S. Department of State (DoS)
Additionally, many states within Region III have memorandums of understanding with various agencies in their state to provide communications support during a disaster.
Maryland
Delaware
- Delaware National Guard
- Delaware Emergency Management Agency
Pennsylvania
- Army Corps of Engineers
- Pennsylvania National Guard
- Army Reserve
Virginia
- Virginia National Guard
West Virginia
- Army Corps of Engineers
- West Virginia National Guard
- West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
