Eligibility to join U.S. Army MARS

The applicant must -

· Be 17 years of age or older. Signature of parent or legal gardian 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.

· Agree to operate a minimum of 12 hours per calendar quarter with 6 hours being on the air.

Types of membership

There are four types of membership:

• Individual Membership: A privately owned HF and/or VHF 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.

• 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.

Applying for membership

To request an application for membership either email our State Director, download this file or write to:

HQ USASC
ATTN: AFSC-OPE-MA (MARS) (31)
FT. HUACHUCA, AZ 85613-5000