Region 10 AF MARS has initiated an intensive recruiting effort to gain new MARS members.
USAF MARS provides contingency radio communications support to U.S. government operations as directed by and coordinated within the Department of Defense. This includes support to civil authorities at all levels, in fulfillment of DoD responsibilities under DoD Directive (DoDD) 5113.13.
In support of our DoD mission, USAF MARS recruits and trains interested amateur radio operators who meet certain eligibility requirements. MARS is an extremely rewarding program, allowing operators to support the women and men of our armed services. Because AFMARS is a dynamic volunteer organization with the mission of supporting multiple agencies and organizations through the Department of Defense during situations of national emergencies, membership is an honorable contribution to our nation’s well being.
There are many specialties in USAF MARS, including, SSB networks, digital networks and special networks such as the MARSRADIO network, wherein MARS operators handle calls daily from military aircraft in flight and ships at sea to land based numbers when other assets are unavailable.
For further information, interested persons may call toll free (888)778-6277. You will be connected to recorded information about eligibility requirements, station capabilities and ongoing participation requirements.
You may also send email to afw10c@af-mars.org and request further information.
Thank you.
