Michigan Army MARS

"THE PROFESSIONALS"

CIRCUIT ACTIVATION SPECIALISTS, LONG HAUL COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICAL CONTROLLERS

An Associated Affiliate of the Michigan NAVY MARINE CORPS MARS and AIR FORCE MARS
Using SSB, MT-63, OLIVIA, PACTOR RMS, WINMOR and always testing cutting edge radio based communications techniques

The DoD Auxillary for RF based Contingency Communications for all Governmental and directed NGO's

ARMY MARS HEADQUARTER'S SITE

NAVY MARINE CORPS MARS

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP? JOINT RACES/ARES AND MARS MEMBERSHIP IS WELCOMED

DAVID BOCK AAA5MI
STATE DIRECTOR MICHIGAN ARMY MARS

OFFICERS, LEADERS AND SPECIAL SUPPORT STATIONS:
KELLY KARPP--AAM5MI--ASSISTANT/DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OF STAFF/AAT5TMI GATEWAY MANAGER
JOHN THOMAS--AAM5AMI--ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
JEAN YOUNG--AAM5EMI--EMERGENCY OPERATIONS OFFICER
JOE BELL--AAM5IMI--INTEROPERABILITY OFFICER
DON COTE--AAM5TMI--TRAINING OFFICER--NEW MEMBER TRAINING
AAR5AM--NET OPERATIONS AND LOGISTICS LEADER
AAR5AM--TSA SUPPORT TEAM LEADER
AFA5HF--AIR FORCE INTERFACE
AAT5CA--STATE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER SUPPORT LEADER/SHADOW SEOC AND JOC
AAR5YD--COMMUNICATIONS CENTER SUPPORT MEMBER
AAR5IR--COMMUNICATIONS CENTER SUPPORT MEMBER
AAV5ZN--MICHIGAN NATIONAL GUARD JOINT OPERATIONS CENTER SUPPORT LEADER/TRAINER
AAR5A0--MICHIGAN VOLUNTEER DEFENSE FORCE SUPPORT LEADER/COMMUNICATIONS CENTER SUPPORT MEMBER
AAB5MI--WINLINK (ARMY) LONG RANGE HURRICANE BELT SUPPORT RMS STATION FOR DHS/DOD/TSA AND EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTERS
NNA5MI--WINLINK (NAVY) NVIS RMS STATION FOR DHS/DOD/TSA AND EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTERS IN CONUS
AAT5TMI--WINLINK GATEWAY STATION
AAR5FC--SHARES GATEWAY
AAR5EB--ARES-R GATEWAY/EMERGENCY OPERATIONS OFFICER
AAR5CAA--OPERATIONS CENTER STATION/AAR5YD/AAT5IR/AAT5CA
AAR5AW--REGION SIX HURRICANE SUPPORT LIAISON
AAR5AU--IRAQ IN-COUNTRY OCONUS OPERATIONS (BOOTS AND RADIO ON THE GROUND)
AAR5AW--WINMOR REPEATER MANAGER/REGION SIX COORDINATOR

These are trying times that serve to test our mettle in the post-911,Katrina and, yes, Haiti world.
If you are a licensed Amateur Radio Operator (General Class or higher) and want to be a part of something that makes a real difference,
"THE PROFESSIONALS"

might just be for you and could very well be the highest service you may be called on to perform for your nation.

Are you retiring or have you retired or trying to balance your work and family life with something that values your hard earned skills?
Do you find that one or more of the following statements define what you think?

"I'd like to apply the skills and knowledge I've acquired over a lifetime and use them to help someone."
"I like to think of myself retiring to something as opposed to retiring from something."
"One of the best things you can do is to teach others what you know."
"I would love to be part of a movement to make a difference, something bigger than just one person doing my best."
"The quality of what I do is more important than the mere counting of hours."
"I want to work on committees, participate in group activities, and enjoy team efforts."

Here is what ARMY MARS answers and offers to you:

"Life is a continuing journey with never-ending opportunities to learn, give and grow."
"Everyone has something to offer. How can you put your skills to work?"
"Everyone needs to be needed. We need you."
"Your experience, wisdom and talent are needed and valued."
"We can help you find an outlet for your skills and experiences."

The Department of Defense DODI 4650.02 spells out our upgraded mission; It could become your mission, too.

Both Veterans and Non-Veterans will be seriously considered for this critical and demanding service to your communities, states and country.

MICHIGAN APPLICATIONS
MAY BE SENT TO:

ATTENTION: AAA5MI
168 S. Fremont St.
Romeo, MI 48065-5117

INDIANA APPLICATIONS
MAY BE SENT TO:

ATTENTION: AAA5IN
2021 N. Lynhurst Dr.
Speedway, IN 46224

GENERAL MICHIGAN MARS INFORMATION YOU WILL NEED TO GET STARTED

ARMY MARS APPLICATION IN PDF FORMAT	NVIS THEORY IN PDF FORMAT	NVIS INFORMATION IN PDF FORMAT	NVIS PERFORMANCE IN PDF FORMAT	ANTENNA TRAINING LINK
MODIFICATION OF RADIO LINK	CRITICAL NVIS FREQUENCY LINK	SHORT ANTENNA MANUAL	VOICE SOP MANUAL	VOICE NCS MANUAL

THE SHORT ANSWER TO THE QUESTION "HOW HIGH SHOULD MY ANTENNA BE?"
IS ABOUT 1/10 TO 1/4 WAVELENGTH AT THE LOWEST
FREQUENCY YOU ARE GOING TO USE.
THIS IS ABOUT 25 TO 30 FEET FOR MOST PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS.
THE ANTENNA SHOULD BE MAINLY IN THE HORIZONTAL POLARIZATION MODE-
-VERTICALS WILL NOT WORK FOR NVIS!

REGION FIVE
SMALL LOT
ANTENNA SPECIAL

AS-2259 Manual

MICHIGAN ARMY MARS DIGITAL TIPS AND TECHNIQUES

AR 25.6

FM 11-65 HF OPERATIONS REFERENCE

MIXED DISTANCE OR PATH NETS
USING MORE THAN ONE FREQUENCY AND ONE OR MORE NCS STATIONS

PDF ONE

PDF TWO

PDF THREE

Michigan Army MARS"THE PROFESSIONALS"

CIRCUIT ACTIVATION SPECIALISTS, LONG HAUL COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICAL CONTROLLERS

The DoD Auxillary for RF based Contingency Communications for all Governmental and directed NGO's ARMY MARS HEADQUARTER'S SITE NAVY MARINE CORPS MARS

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP? JOINT RACES/ARES AND MARS MEMBERSHIP IS WELCOMED

DAVID BOCK AAA5MI STATE DIRECTOR MICHIGAN ARMY MARS

MICHIGAN APPLICATIONS MAY BE SENT TO: ATTENTION: AAA5MI 168 S. Fremont St. Romeo, MI 48065-5117

INDIANA APPLICATIONS MAY BE SENT TO: ATTENTION: AAA5IN 2021 N. Lynhurst Dr. Speedway, IN 46224