AR 25-6 — Military Auxiliary Radio System And Amateur Radio Program
AR 25-6 governs the Army Military Auxiliary Radio System mission, administration, amateur radio operations, and internal control evaluation.
- Publication number: AR 25-6
- Title: MILITARY AUXILIARY RADIO SYSTEM AND AMATEUR RADIO PROGRAM
- Date: 06/15/2026
- Proponent: CIO
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 25-6 describes contingency communications, support to civil authorities, member recruitment, training, and high frequency radio operations. It specifies membership qualifications, authorization certificates, program responsibilities, and internal control testing requirements.
Topics covered
- Military Auxiliary Radio System mission
- High frequency communications
- Amateur radio membership
- MARS authorization certificates
- Radio operations
- Internal control evaluation
Questions and answers
What communications mission does the Army MARS provide?
Provide contingency high frequency communications as tasked in support of DoD and Service communication requirements. (paragraph 2-1)
How does Army MARS support civil authorities?
Provide communications support to civil authorities in accordance with DSCA policy specified in DoDD 3025.18. (paragraph 2-1)
When do MARS members receive authorization to operate certificates?
Upon acceptance into the Army MARS and following completion of initial training requirements, members will receive their MARS authorization to operate certificate by electronic media. (paragraph 2-4)