Pacific Area Op Guide - Navy-Marine Corps MARS

Pacific Area OPS GuideU.S. NAVY-MARINE CORPSMILITARY AFFILIATE RADIO SYSTEM(MARS)PACIFIC AREAOPERATIONS GUIDEPacific Area Headquarters937 N HARBOR DRIVESAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA92132-51001 December, 2009Distribution authorized to U.S. Government agencies only for operational use

Pacific Area OPS Guide2. NATIONAL STAFF...................................................................................................................................... A-13. PACIFIC AREA STAFF............................................................................................................................ A-1ANNEX B ..................................................................................................................................................................B-1PACIFIC AREA NET DIRECTORY .................................................................................................................B-11. NET DIRECTORY.........................................................................................................................................B-12. CHECKING INTO NETS.............................................................................................................................B-1ANNEX C ..................................................................................................................................................................C-1EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS PLAN..........................................................................................................C-11. PURPOSE .......................................................................................................................................................C-12. DEFINITION ................................................................................................................................................C-13. SCOPE............................................................................................................................................................C-14. POLICY..........................................................................................................................................................C-15. GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................................C-16. RESPONSIBILITIES..................................................................................................................................C-17. EXECUTION ..................................................................................................................................................C-18. ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF INFORMATION (EEI)...........................................................................C-19. ALERT NOTIFICATION.............................................................................................................................C-310. IMPLEMENTATION REPORTS .................................................................................................................C-411. ACTIVATION OF EMERGENCY NET .....................................................................................................C-412. NET DISCIPLINE ....................................................................................................................................C-513. FREQUENCY USE.......................................................................................................................................C-514. MINIMIZE ..................................................................................................................................................C-615. DRILL/EXERCISE MESSAGE FORMAT ................................................................................................C-616. REPORTS - SITUATION REPORTS (SITREPS, TERMINATION) ..............................................C-717. NATIONAL COMMON FREQUENCY MONITORING AND ECOM COORDINATION NET..................C-818. SHARES TRAFFIC HANDLING.............................................................................................................C-1019. ART TEAM EQUIPMENT LIST.............................................................................................................C-11ANNEX D ................................................................................................................................................................. D-1GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS .................................................................................................................. D-11. GENERAL INFORMATION.......................................................................................................................... D-12. NAVY ABBREVIATIONS FOR ENLISTED RATES AND OFFICER RANKS:.................................. D-13. NAVY ABBREVIATIONS FOR ENLISTED RATINGS:........................................................................ D-24. MARINE CORPS ABBREVIATIONS FOR ENLISTED RATES AND OFFICER RANKS: .............. D-45. MISCELLANEOUS ABBREVIATIONS....................................................................................................... D-4ANNEX E ..................................................................................................................................................................E-1THE ELMER PROGRAM.......................................................................................................................................E-11. PURPOSE .......................................................................................................................................................E-12. SCOPE............................................................................................................................................................E-13. OBJECTIVE ..................................................................................................................................................E-14. QUALIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................................................E-15. PROGRAM .......................................................................................................................................................E-1ANNEX F .................................................................................................................................................................. F-1MARS DATA SYSTEM......................................................................................................................................... F-11. THE MARS DATA SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................ F-12. WINLINK 2000 MDS FORMATTED MESSAGES..................................................................................... F-13. ENTERING MDS FORMATTED PACIFIC AREA, REGION AND STATE BROADCASTS ............... F-24. AREA, REGION AND STATE DESIGNATORS....................................................................................... F-25. STATES IN NAVMARCORMARS................................................................................................................ F-4ANNEX G ................................................................................................................................................................. G-1TELECOMMUNICATIONS ................................................................................................................................... G-11. INTERNET.................................................................................................................................................... G-12. NATIONAL WEB SITE .............................................................................................................................. G-13. PACIFIC AREA WEB SITE..................................................................................................................... G-1ii

Pacific Area OPS Guide4. REGION WEB SITES................................................................................................................................. G-15. STATE WEB SITES ................................................................................................................................... G-16. GENERAL INFORMATION.......................................................................................................................... G-17. NAVYMARS.ORG E-MAIL ACCOUNTS .................................................................................................... G-1ANNEX H ................................................................................................................................................................. H-1TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................. H-11. TRAINING PROGRAM OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................... H-12. TRAINING PROGRAM OBJECTIVE......................................................................................................... H-13. TRAINING PROGRAM SUMMARY.............................................................................................................. H-14. BASIS OF TRAINING .............................................................................................................................. H-15. INITIAL TRAINING PROCEDURES FOR TRIAL (NEW) MEMBERS ............................................. H-26. TRIAL MEMBER PROCESSING ................................................................................................................ H-27. CORRESPONDENCE COURSES .................................................................................................................. H-38. CONTINUING TRAINING FOR ALL HANDS ........................................................................................ H-39. RESPONSIBILITY...................................................................................................................................... H-3ANNEX I ...................................................................................................................................................................I-1APPROVED APO/FPO NUMBERS.......................................................................................................................I-11. GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................................I-12. RESTRICTIONS ............................................................................................................................................I-13. MOBILE MILITARY UNITS.......................................................................................................................I-14. ZIP CODE ALIGNMENT..............................................................................................................................I-15. ROUTING INDICATORS..............................................................................................................................I-2ANNEX J ...................................................................................................................................................................J-1INTEROPERABILITY..........................................................................................................................................J-11. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................J-12. AREA LEVEL .................................................................................................................................................J-13. REGION LEVEL ............................................................................................................................................J-14. STATE LEVEL...............................................................................................................................................J-15. GENERAL DUTIES AT STATE LEVEL....................................................................................................J-16. GENERAL GUIDELINES..............................................................................................................................J-1ANNEX Y ................................................................................................................................................................. Y-1REGION NINE.................................................................................................................................................... Y-1NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BOUNDARIES BY ZIP CODE ........................................... Y-11. GENERAL INFORMATION.......................................................................................................................... Y-1E-MAIL TO SHIPS PROGRAM ....................................................................................................................... Y-41. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................... Y-42. TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE SECTION........................................................................................... Y-43. INTERNATIONAL DIGITAL REP SECTION ........................................................................................ Y-5MARS WINLINK OPERATIONS IN REGION NINE.................................................................................... Y-61. MARS WINLINK OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................ Y-62. WINLINK OPERATIONS ....................................................................................................................... Y-7ANNEX Z ..................................................................................................................................................................Z-1REGION TEN .......................................................................................................................................................Z-1PARTICIPATION AND NET ACTIVITY REPORTING................................................................................Z-11. GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................................Z-12. REPORTING BY INDIVIDUAL MEMBER ................................................................................................Z-13. REPORTING BY NET CONTROL STATION (NCS) .............................................................................Z-14. REPORTING BY NET MANAGER...............................................................................................................Z-2Figure Z-1 - Format for PARTREPOTHER Message ......................................................................Z-2Figure Z-2 - Format for PARTREPNET Message...........................................................................Z-3Figure Z-3 - Format for NET ACTIVITY REPORT Message......................................................Z-3Figure Z-4 - Format for MONTHLY NET ACTIVITY REPORT Message...................................Z-4iii

Pacific Area OPS GuideNAVY-MARINE CORPSMILITARY AFFILIATE RADIO SYSTEMPACIFIC AREA937 N HARBOR DRIVESAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA92132-5100Subj: Pacific Area Operations Guide, Letter of PromulgationTo: All Pacific Area MARS membersAttached is a revised published document, entitled “Pacific AreaOperations Guide.” A standard format has been developed and is implementedas provided herein.Region Directors, State Directors, Net Control Stations, and trainingstaff must, upon receipt, initiate action to make changes directed herein.These will include, but are not necessarily limited to, changes in conceptabout the purpose of the Navy-Marine Corps MARS program and theintensification of preparation for readiness as the “back-up” system insupport of Federal, State and Local government emergency requirements fordisciplined communications capabilities.This OPS Guide is effective for all states and regions in the area.Authorized variations from this guide for designated regions are listed inthe Region Annexes (X, Y and Z).The purpose of a standardized format is to ensure that all members,regardless of location, are afforded an equal opportunity to participate inthe program with a minimum of confusion, especially, that which results frommovement between regions. Explanatory notes or comments found throughout thePacific Area Operations Guide are included to eliminate the need forinterpretation by Area Staff, Region Directors, Region Staff, StateDirectors, State Staff, and individual members. Chief, Navy-Marine CorpsMARS, has approved these elements of guidance and interpretations will begiven only from that source. Promulgation of this document is in agreementwith direction received from Chief, Navy-Marine Corps MARS. This OperationsGuide is in effect as of 01 April, 2009.ITC (SW) Michael TigheDirector, Pacific AreaNavy-Marine Corp MARSDistribution:Chief, Navy-Marine Corps MARSPacific Area Staff MembersPacific Area Region DirectorsPacific Area Region StaffPacific Area State DirectorsPacific Area State Staff MembersPacific Area MembersPacific Area Military Auspices Stationsiv

Pacific Area OPS GuideRECORD OF CHANGES AND CORRECTIONSEnter Change or Correction in Appropriate ColumnIdentification of Change or Correction;Message date-time-group; etc.DateChange/CorrectionEnteredChange/CorrectionEntered by(Signature)v

Pacific Area OPS Guide1. INTRODUCTIONCHAPTER 1GENERALThe Area Operations Guide (AOG) was created to provide members in eacharea with information that is unique to the area, region and state wherethey hold their residence. The movement of members between areas, regionsand states recognized the need for this publication. The Operations Guideis standard in format for each area; therefore, if a member has moved to anew area/region/state, the search for information pertaining to themember’s new area/region/state is made easier. Region and Stateoperations guides are not authorized.2. AUTHORITYThe Area Operations Guide is published under the direction of Chief,Navy-Marine Corps MARS. Standard format for the Operations Guide will bemodified only upon approval of Chief, Navy-Marine Corps MARS andmodifications must be applicable to all areas.3. CHAIN OF COMMANDA. All communications must follow the “Chain-of-Command” unless otherwisedirected by proper authority. Communications, which do not follow thechain-of-command, will contain a statement of authorization to bypassthe chain of command.B. The chain of command is: member - State Director - Region Director -Area Director. The Area or Region Director, on occasion, may askmembers for direct communications; this is done by an announcement in abroadcast. Assistants to the Area Director and Region Directors, whilein the performance of their volunteer duties, communicate directly withthe Area Director/Region Director.C. Communications with Chief, Navy-Marine Corps MARS is via the member’sState Director, Region Director and Area Director. Assistants toChief, Navy-Marine Corps MARS, while in the performance of theirvolunteer duties, communicate directly with Chief, Navy-Marine CorpsMARS.4. BROADCASTSArea Director broadcasts must have NNNØASA as an info addressee as statedin Article 616 of NTP 8(D). Region and State Director’s broadcasts must haveNNN0ASE as an info addressee.5. STATION LICENSEA. MARS station licenses are issued to individual members when the memberhas completed all training requirements and is accepted for regularmembership. The station license does not contain an expiration dateand will not expire as long as the member maintains affiliation withNavy-Marine Corps MARS and keeps his/her Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) Amateur Radio License current.B. Associate and Honorary members do not have to maintain their FCClicense. The appointment to Associate and Honorary membership is alifetime appointment.1-1

Pacific Area OPS Guide6. CHANGESA. In order to provide a current and up-to-date Operations Guide, variousAssistants to the Area Director are assigned the responsibility forupdating chapters, annexes, and appendixes as warranted. At a minimum,the Operations Guide should be reviewed quarterly.B. Members recommending changes to the Operations Guide shall submit therecommendations to the Deputy Director, Pacific Area, via the State andRegion Director. The Deputy Director, Pacific Area, will collectrecommendations throughout each quarter and, at the end of eachquarter, present the recommendations to the Pacific Area Staff and thethree Region Directors for comment. The recommendation and commentswill then be presented to the Director, Pacific Area for action. Ifthe action results in a change to the Operations Guide, it will beincluded in an officially numbered change. Such changes will, thus,only occur quarterly. Modifications to the Operations Guide may alsobe issued at any time by area broadcasts. These will be included inthe next quarterly change and the broadcast then canceled.C. Major changes to the Operations Guide will be submitted to Chief,Navy-Marine Corps MARS for approval prior to being promulgated to thearea membership.1-2

Pacific Area OPS Guide1. NET DESIGNATORSCHAPTER 2NET ORGANIZATIONA. Net designators will be assigned to each area/region/state net and willconsist of four alphanumeric characters, i.e., numeral-letter-numeralletter.The designator shall be derived as per the guidance listed inA500 of NTP 8(D).B. State Letter DesignatorsRegion Eight Region Nine Region TenC CWY A AZ A AKM MT N NCA I IDS SND S SCA O ORU UT V NV W WAHGHIGU2-1

Pacific Area OPS Guide1. AREA NETSCHAPTER 3AREA, REGION AND STATE NETSArea nets are of general interest to the entire Pacific Area. There arethree Pacific Area nets (See Annex B). These are:A. The PA1A net - an Administrative Net with check-ins limited to thePacific Area Director, Deputy Area Director, Pacific Area Staff, andRegion and State Directors. Other stations may monitor the net. TheDeputy Director acts as net control station (NCS) with an alternate netcontrol station (ANCS) assigned on or prior to each net. (Note:Chief, NAVMARCORMARS and his assistants are always invited and maycheck-in to any NAVMARCORMARS net.) This net is temporarily inactive.B. The PA1C net - a digital training net devoted to both assisting membersto obtain basic skills in AMTOR and PACTOR, so they can utilize thesemodes on nets and with the mailboxes as well as experimentation in thenew “sound card modes.” The Net Manager of this net is NNNØASE FOUR.This net is temporarily inactive.C. The PA1E net - a 24/7 ECOM net on the three common MARS frequencies.This net is discussed in detail in Annex C. The Net Manager is NNNØASETWO.2. REGION/STATE NET DIRECTORYA complete listing of all region and state nets can be found in Annex B tothis OPS Guide. Additional information may be included in the annexes ofthis OPS Guide devoted to each Region.3. INTER-AREA, INTER-REGION AND INTER-STATE COMMUNICATIONSMembers are encouraged to check-in to any net in the Pacific Area, exceptcertain administrative nets with limited membership. When checking-in toany net, which is not one of your own state nets, add your STATE to yourinitial call so the NCS will know without asking where you are. Examplesare:A. NNNØAAA UT checks-in to SCA net:“NNN0(NCS), THIS IS NNNØAAA UTAH NOTRAFFIC OVER”B. NNNØBBB WY checks-in to a NEBRASKA net (Nebraska is not in the PacificArea):“NNN0(NCS), THIS IS NNNØBBB WYOMING, NO TRAFFIC, REQUESTPERMISSION TO COME ABOARD THE NET, OVER”C. Inter-area, inter-state and inter-region communications shall not beused to bypass the MARS Winlink System, except in cases of emergencywhen it could speed delivery of high precedence traffic.3-1

Pacific Area OPS Guide1. PROCEDURESCHAPTER 4REPEATERSThe VHF repeater system is intended to provide an effective and reliablecommunications medium for local geographic areas. It is not intended forlong-haul operations. It is especially useful for tactical operationswithin the local area of an emergency or other event and for coordinationof HF emergency and routine activities. Users must be alert for otherstations desiring access with higher precedence traffic. MARS call signsand the procedures set forth in NTP 8(series) will be used.2. LOCATIONSThe following repeater locations are authorized within the Pacific Area:STATE LOCATIONDESIGINPUTFREQSIMPLEXFREQOUTPUTFREQNCA Mt Diablo 9C3 150.125 148.950NCA Meadow Lakes 9C5 150.375 149.050NCA Meadow Lakes 9C6 040.100 049.662CTCSS REMARKSSCA Mt Wilson 9C1 143.700 150.400 InactiveSCA Santiago Pk 9C2 143.950 150.400 100.0 ActiveSCA Pleasant Peak 9C3 143.600 150.400 100.0 InactiveNV Las Vegas 9C7 148.375 148.975 InactiveID Boise ØI17 148.975 148.375 InactiveID Idaho Falls ØI10 148.975 148.375 InactiveID Moscow ØI19 148.975 148.375 InactiveOR Mt. Ashland ØO4 148.975 148.375 131.8 ActiveOR Portland ØO2 148.975 148.375 131.8 ActiveOR Elk Mtn. ØO5 148.975 148.375 131.8 ActiveOR Salem ØO3 148.950 148.350 131.8 ActiveWA Capitol Peak 148.950 148.350 131.8 ActiveWA Beverley ØW6 148.975 148.375 131.8 ActiveWA Curtis ØW1 149.850 149.225 131.8 Active11/20/094-1

Pacific Area OPS Guide3. REPEATER OPERATIONSPacific Area repeaters are available at any time, to members within therange of operation of the repeater. MARS call signs and the procedures ofNTP 8(series) will be used. MARS repeaters do not, as a rule, transmitstation-identification data nor are transmissions limited to a certainlength of time. The frequency pair 148.975 - 148.375 MHz is the mostfrequently used pair in the nation. The interoperability in the use ofrepeaters between Army, Air Force and Navy MARS is to be worked out at thestate level, keeping the Region Director informed for each location.4. FCC LINE AStations north of Line “A” prescribed by the Federal CommunicationsCommission must have VHF transmit frequencies coordinated with theCanadian government. Members in the states of Washington, Idaho, andMontana should note that Line “A” starts at the post office at Hoquiam, WAand passes through the following points: a point 6 miles due north ofElma, WA; 1.5 miles due south of Shelton, WA at Highway 101; Home, WA; apoint 1.25 miles north of the southern tip of Vashon Island, WA; 1.25miles north of the Interstate 5 and State Highway 516 junction; a pointmid-way between the peaks of W. Tiger Mountain and Tiger Mountain;Snoqualmie, WA; Scenic, WA; middle of Lake Wenatchee; and a point 11.5miles north of Chelan, WA; thence eastward parallel to the internationalborder (approximately 68 statute miles south of the border with Canada).4-2

Pacific Area OPS Guide1. INTRODUCTIONCHAPTER 5NET CONTROL/FREQUENCY USAGE REPORTINGGeneral net organization, basic communications procedures, and methods forhandling traffic are contained in NTP 8(D). All traffic nets in thePacific Area shall be operated in the same format and as described inJoint-Mars Voice Net Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as described inChapter 7 of this OPS Guide.2. ASSISTANT TO THE AREA DIRECTOR FOR NET OPERATIONS/REPORTSThe Assistant to the Area Director for Net Operations/Reports (NNNØASETHREE) will supervise and coordinate the activities of all nets in thearea. The volunteer duties and responsibilities of the AREA THREEposition are described in NTP 8(D), Chapter 2, Paragraph 224.c. Thefollowing are additional duties:A. Coordinate and maintain a log of all NCS and all ANCS for the nets inthe area.B. Coordinate and maintain Chapter 7 and Chapter 8 of the Pacific AreaOperations Guide.C. Coordinate and maintain Annex B of the Pacific Area Operations Guide.3. ASSIGNMENT OF NET FREQUENCIESA. Chief, NAVMARCORMARS must allocate all net frequencies for the timeperiod that the net operates. Frequencies are allocated in ZULU timefor the standard time requested. No additional request for timeallocation is required when the net changes its ZULU operating time dueto the change to daylight savings time. Examples are:1) When DST is in effect (Summer), ZULU time = MDT plus 6.2) When DST is not in effect (Winter), ZULU time = MST plus 7.3) If a net for 1200 local time is requested, that request will be for1900Z whether or not DST is in effect.B. All requests from the regions for allocations of frequencies and timeof operation must be sent to NNNØASE THREE, who will authorize thefrequency for the time period requested. If the frequency and timeperiod are not authorized for the region, NNNØASE THREE will send arequest to Chief, NAVMARCORMARS to obtain the necessary frequency andtime allocation.4. NET CONTROL STATIONA. The Assistant to the Area Director for Net Operations/Reports assignsNCS and ANCS for all Pacific Area (PAxx) nets. Similarly, theAssistant to the Region/State Director for Net Operations/Reportsassigns NCS and ANCS for the region/ state nets. The above-mentionedstaff may appoint Net Managers who will be responsible for assigningNCS/ANCS, receiving frequency usage and participation reports from NCS,and sending a monthly frequency usage and participation report for thenet to the responsible staff.B. The authority of the NCS extends only to the assigned net. Thedecisions of the NCS, rendered during the net for which they haveresponsibility, are final and will not be disputed on the air. The NCS5-1

Pacific Area OPS GuideState/Region/Area Director for Net Operations/Reports or the NetManager, if one is assigned. If the Assistant to the State/Region/AreaDirector for Net Operations/Reports position is vacant, the report issubmitted to the State/Region/Area Director. Net managers are, inturn, responsible to submit the frequency usage and participationreports to the appropriate staff.B. The frequency usage of IDN Winlink mailboxes shall be reported monthlyby the sysop to NNNØPPC THREE.C. At the present time, there is no Area-wide standard format or reportinginterval for NCS reports to the Assistant to the State/Region Directorfor Net Operations/Reports. In the absence of a specific formatdefined by the Region Director, the format below will be used. In theabsence of specific guidance by the Region Director by broadcast or inthe Region Annex herein, NCS shall make their net reports monthly.Region Directors may opt for NCS reports following each net at theirdiscretion. Reports from the Assistant to the State/Region Directors,and reports from area (PAxx) NCS/Net Managers shall use the formatsbelow.D. Individual frequency usage will be reported using the NCS net frequencyusage report format. The Line 1. will be modified to show the member’scall sign vice the net designator. The report will be sent to themember’s State Three. (see sample below)DE NNN0FUL 077R 300242Z MAY 2006FM NNN0FUL AZTO NNN0GAC THREE AZBTUNCLASSUBJ: FREQUENCY USAGE REPORT FOR MONTH OF APR 20061. 01 APRIL THRU 30 APRIL NNN0FUL2. READ IN THREE COLUMNSFREQ MODE DAYS/HOURS138.975 FM 30/400142.6625 FM 30/400NCK SSB 30/400BTNNNNE. The report formats shown below show the message count separately forSSB and SCD. Some software programs support this and it is consideredoptional. Otherwise, the total count (SSB plus SCD) should be reportedfor the frequency, rather than the modes separately.Sample NCS Frequency Usage Report:DE NNN0FUL 167R 201633Z DEC 2003FM NNN0PHE AZTO NNN0GAC THREE AZBTUNCLASNCS FREQUENCY USAGE REPORT FOR MONTH OF DEC 20031. 01 DECEMBER THRU 31 DECEMBER 2003 9A1B (SAT)2. READ IN FOUR COLUMNSFREQ MODE DAYS/HOURS MESSAGES SENT5-3

Pacific Area OPS GuideNFD SSB 1/1 0NFD SCD 1/1 1NFI SSB 1/1 0NFI SCD 1/1 5BTNNNNF. The Assistant to the State Director for Net Operations/Reports or NetManager, if one is assigned, will collect the frequency usage reportsreceived from the NCS and will consolidate these reports into onereport. This report will be sent to the Assistant to the RegionDirector for Net Operations/Reports by the 4 th day of each month in theformat as follows:DE NNNØXXX 015R 041525Z MAR 2003FM NNNØGAG THREE CWYTO NNNØAS8 THREE (ST)BTUNCLASSUBJ: MONTHLY FREQUENCY USAGE REPORT FOR CWY FOR MAR 20031. READ IN FOUR COLUMNS:FREQ MODE DAYS/HRS MSGSNBD SSB 3/3 4NCK SSB 31/31 60NED SCD 31/744 95NFM SSB 4/10 0BTNNNNH. The Assistant to the Region Director for Net Operations/Reports willcollect the frequency usage reports from the Assistants to the StateDirectors for Net Operations/Reports, the Region NCSs and Region NetManagers, if assigned, and will consolidate these reports into oneRegion report. This report will be sent to the Assistant to thePacific Area Director for Net Operations/Reports with a copy to theRegion Director by the 6 th day of the month following the end of eachQuarter (for example, the JAN, FEB and MAR first quarter report wouldbe due on APR 6 th ) in the format as follows:DE NNNØYYY 085R 061718Z APR 2003FM NNNØAS9 THREE (ST)TO NNNØASE THREE (ST)INFO NNNØAS9 (ST)BTUNCLASSUBJ: QUARTERLY FREQUENCY USAGE REPORT, REG NINE 1ST QUARTER 031. READ IN FOUR COLUMNS:FREQ MODE DAYS/HRS MSGSNCC SCD 52/52 127NCC SSB 53/53 0NCE SCD 90/185 303NCE SSB 90/224 0NED SCD 90/2160 42625-4

Pacific Area OPS GuideNFJ SCD 34/34 35148.375/148.975 FM/VHF 90/2160 0BTI. A quarterly summary of these reports will be sent to the Director andDeputy Director, Pacific Area by the Assistant to the Pacific AreaDirector for Net Operations/Reports by the 8 th day of the monthfollowing the end of the Quarter in the format as follows:DE NNNØZZZ 027R 080505Z APR 2003FM NNNØASE THREE (ST)TO NNNØASE SCAINFO NNNØASE ONE (ST)BTUNCLASSUBJ: QUARTERLY FREQUENCY USAGE REPORT FOR THE PACIFIC AREAA. NTP 8(D) 224.C1. IAW REF A, THE FOLLOWING QUARTERLY REPORT IS SUBMITTED FOR THEPERIOD ENDING 31 MAR 2003, READ IN FIVE COLUMNS:FREQ SCD SSB REPEATER MSGSDAY/HRS DAY/HRS DAY/HRSNBD ------- 9/9 12NCC 90/92 90/170 489NCE 90/185 90/231 303NCK ------- 90/90 180NDL 90/2160 1309NED 90/2160 4357NFJ 34/34 28/28 35NFM ------- 4/10 0148.375/ ------------------- 90/2160 264148.975 90/2160BTJ. OPERATING NOTES RELATED TO FREQUENCY USAGE REPORTS1) Frequencies (abbreviated as “FREQ” in the reports) are to be listedalphabetically by their frequency designators (such as NBD, NCC,etc.).2) Do not list frequencies if they are not utilized during thefrequency-reporting period even though they are allocated to anArea/Region/State net. If they have not been used during areporting period, they should not be reported.3) The Single Channel Data (abbreviated “SCD” in the reports), SingleSideband Data (abbreviated “SSB” in the reports) and repeatercategories all have “DAY/HRS” (number of days and number of hours)listed. Do not report more hours for a frequency than there aretotal hours in the reporting period. Examples are:a. In the month of March there are 31 days, so the most daysreported for a frequency that month would be 31 and the mosthours would be 744 (31 X 24 = 744).b. For a Quarterly Frequency Usage Report consisting of 90 days, themaximum number of days reported for a frequency would be 90 andthe maximum number of hours would be 2160 (90 X 24 = 2160).5-5

Pacific Area OPS Guide4) Messages (abbreviated “MSGS” in the reports) are those sent on thelisted frequencies. The message count for most send/receivetransactions is obvious. However, there are some unusualsituations. On a traffic net, for example, the following are somescenarios:a. If a message is listed and sent on the net, it counts as onemessage, regardless of how many times it must be sent on that netor how many relays are involved.b. If several messages are combined in one transmission, eachindividual message counts as one message, as if they were sentseparately.5) If, at any level, the frequency usage report is not received by thedue date indicated above, the State/Region Assistant to theState/Region Director will prepare his/her report and submit it ontime. The missing data, when received, will be retained and addedto the next monthly/quarterly report appropriately labeled.5-6

Pacific Area OPS Guide1. CREDITING PARTICIPATIONCHAPTER 6PARTICIPATIONA. As a volunteer, a member agrees to operate in accordance with the rulesand regulations contained in NTP 8(D) and the Pacific Area OperationsGuide. This agreement includes operating for a minimum of eighteen(18) hours per quarter. Refer to NTP 8(D), Paragraphs 323, 324, and325. The two types of credited participation in NAVMARCORMARS are Off-The-Air and HF Net.1) Off-The-Air participation credit can be gained by doing any type ofactivity that is related to MARS. Examples are: studying and/orreading NTP 8(D), Area Operations Guide, Region ECOM Plan, andRegion New Member Training Guide; working on communicationsequipment; accessing MARS web sites; doing correspondence courses;operating on the afloat net, on the SHARES nets, on Army/Air ForceMARS nets, nets of other Areas, etc. In order for a member to gainoff-the-air participation credit, the member must submit an off-theairparticipation report. The report must be submitted to the StateTHIRTEEN. This report can be submitted by mail (NOT E-MAIL) or MARSWinlink message. The information may also be given informally toany NCS toward the end of the month for inclusion as comments on theNCS participation report. The following is an example of an offthe-airparticipation report:DE NNNØOJC 001R 011920Z MAR 2003FM NNNØOJC NCATO NNNØGAE THIRTEEN NCABTUNCLASSUBJ: OFF THE AIR PARTICIPATION FOR MAR 20031. OTHER HOURS ##BTNNNNNote 1: Credit is total hours and minutes rounded to the highesthour. For example: 5 HRS 40 MINS is rounded to the highesthour, which is 6 HRS; 5 HRS 25 MINS is rounded to the highesthour, which is 6 HRS.2) HF Net participation time for each member is reported by the NCS ofall nets in the Pacific Area. The following subparagraphs areguidelines to be used by the NCS when calculating individualmember’s net participation time.a. Any station participating in an HF net will receive one hourcredit for every hour or portion of an hour the net is inoperation. For example: if a net runs for 30 to 60 minutes, onefull hour of participation is credited. If a net runs for 61 to120 minutes, two full hours of participation is credited. NOTE:ALL AREA/REGION/STATE NETS MUST REMAIN OPEN FOR A MINIMUM OF 30MINUTES. NCS MAY ALLOW STATIONS TO SECURE WHILE KEEPING THE NETOPEN FOR THIS MINIMUM TIME.6-1

Pacific Area OPS Guideb. NCS receives double credit for every hour of participation.c. ANCS receives double credit but only if he/she serves as NCSduring the net.d. Net Traffic rep receives double credit for every hour ofparticipation.e. Stations participating in emergency communications (ECOM)exercises or actual emergencies will receive double credit forevery hour of participation.f. One extra hour of participation credit is given to any stationchecking into hf nets by means of Emergency power. Notify NCSthat you are operating using emergency power when checking intothe net, fixed and mobile.g. Stations can only receive one double credit per net. A membercannot receive double, double credit for any type ofparticipation. For example: a member is NCS of an ECOM exercisenet. It might be assumed that the member would receive doublecredit for acting as net control and the member would alsoreceive double credit for participating in an ECOM exercise,which would give the member 4 hours of credit for every hour ofparticipation. However, this type of doubling does not apply.Regardless of what the member does to receive his/her doublecredit, the member will only receive 1 double credit or 2 hoursfor every one hour of participation.h. Stations securing from a net without permission from the netcontrol will not receive credit for participation.i. Members checking-in late to a net will receive the same credit asa member who checked-in on time, however they must accrue aminimum of 15 minutes on the net to be so credited.j. Individual members are no longer credited with the number ofmessages that the individual member handled during a net. Thereis, however, a requirement for NCS to report the total number ofmessages sent/received during a net.B. The following MARS members have no minimum participation requirements.NOTE: ALL OTHER MEMBERS MUST MAINTAIN MINIMUM PARTICIPATION.2. REPORTING1) Associate members2) Honorary members3) Winlink RMS Pactor OperatorsA. NCSs are responsible for and agree to submit reports for individualmember’s participation and frequency usage (see Chapter 5, FrequencyUsage Report).B. The reporting period is from 0001Z on the first calendar day of themonth through 2359Z on the last calendar day of the month.C. Reports will be submitted as soon as possible after the conclusion ofthe activity being reported; that is, after each net for regions inwhich NCS reporting is after each net, and monthly for regions in which6-2

Pacific Area OPS GuideNCS reporting is monthly. In any event, all reports must be submittedwithin 48 hours of the end of the last net of the month.3. PARTICIPATION REPORTA. All NCS must submit a participation report for their net(s). Reportsfor state nets are submitted to the Assistant to the State Director forPersonnel Administration, or Net Manager, if assigned. If theAssistant to the State Director for Personnel Administration positionis vacant, the report is submitted to the State Director. Reports forarea and region nets are submitted by the NCS/Net Manager, if assigned,to the Assistant to the Area Director for Personnel Administration.See following sample message.DE NNNØBJC 098R 010423Z JUN 2003FM NNNØBJC NVTO NNNØGBE THIRTEEN NVBTUNCLASSUBJ: PARTICIPATION REPORT FOR 9V2B NET (WEDNESDAYS)1. 01 MAY THRU 31 MAY 20032. READ IN TWO COLUMNS:CALL HOURSAFF5N, 2AAX, 17AGN, 1BJC, 48BJD, 12BKRT, 1ETD, 9FUL, 2FVM, 1HKMT, 3OJC, 26QAK, 4QOZ, 2TKR, 3TWZ, 1YHU, 3ZEMT, 4BTNNNN(Note: Paragraph 2 may also be formatted as AAX 17,AGN 1, or AAX17/AGN 1/etc.)B. The Assistant to the State Director for Personnel Administration willcollect the participation reports received from the net controls andState Net Managers, if assigned, and will consolidate these reportsinto one report similar to the above report. This report will be sentto the Assistant to the Area Director for Personnel Administrationwithin five (5) days of the month’s last day. At each level, if thereports are not received by the deadlines described above, theconsolidated report will be prepared without the data and submitted ontime. That omitted data will, when received, be retained and added inthe following monthly report appropriately labeled.Note: No Administrative call signs will appear on any participationreport. Administrative call signs will be converted to the respective6-3

Pacific Area OPS Guidestation’s personnel call sign and that will be entered on theParticipation Report.C. The Assistant to the Pacific Area Director for Personnel Administrationwill combine the monthly participation reports from the Assistants tothe State Directors for Personnel Administration, the reports fromregion/area NCSs/Net Managers and will consolidate these reports intoone overall Pacific Area report. This report will be sent to thePacific Area Director, Assistent Pacific Area Director, RegionDirectors and all State Directors by the eighth day of the followingmonth. NOTE: DUE TO THE LENGTH AND COMPLEXITY OF THIS REPORT, IT MAYBE SUBMITTED VIA E-MAIL OR U.S. MAIL.D. The Pacific Area Director will send a combined Quarterly Summary ofparticipation reports to the Chief, NAVMARCORMARS within ten (10) daysof the quarter’s ending date.4. FREQUENCY USAGE REPORTSFrequency usage reports are described in Chapter 5.6-4

Pacific Area OPS Guide1. GENERALCHAPTER 7OPERATION OF TRAFFIC NETSA. This chapter contains information on the conduct of routinely scheduledtraffic nets in the Pacific Area. The daily traffic nets are anessential part of our operations, but it should be remembered that allof them are only rehearsals for operations under emergency conditions.NTP 8(D) dictates that ECOM nets shall be conducted, inasmuch aspossible, without change from the traffic nets. Experience shows thatreal ECOM nets will retain the format of this chapter, but that therewill inevitably be some differences. Rarely will all the stations bechecking-in at the beginning of the net; they will be coming and going.Traffic may be heavy and of high precedence and to multiple addees.There is no possible way to give the detailed order of events for afuture ECOM situation. For this, we rely on the coolness and judgmentof the duly appointed NCS. Along with the goal of running the routinetraffic net smoothly and in accordance with the procedures herein, thetime spent as NCS of the routine traffic net is the time to bedeveloping the skill and flexibility to handle the unknown of an ECOMnet. The procedures in this chapter are to be considered as a guideand an example. Nothing herein should be taken to stifle theoriginality and flexibility of the NCS.B. These procedures are the result of countless hours of experience andstudy on HF nets in the Navy. They are effective in efficientlypassing traffic when conditions begin to deteriorate. If bandconditions were always telephonic, then they would not be required.When the going gets rough and the operators are following a standardprocedure, the traffic can get through.C. These procedures follow those in NTP 8(D), differing only by addingdetails. They implement the following chain of events:1) The NCS opens the net and ends with the proword OVER. In thiscontext, OVER means that the NCS is receptive to calls from themembers of the net. Note: There is no need for any phrase such as,“are there stations desiring to check-in”; the OVER implies that.2) If a traffic rep has his/her traffic listing in a digital mode,he/she will notify NCS. NCS will advise the traffic rep when tosend the listing. The NCS will list the traffic by voice for thebenefit of non-digital stations.3) The NCS recognizes all stations that were heard. If any are weak orgarbled or difficult to copy, he should tell them so, as part ofthis recognition.4) The NCS again calls the net and receives check-ins recognizing themas before. This continues until there are no more check-ins.During the check-in period, stations may ask for traffic, which hasbeen listed, including listed traffic for administrative call signsfor which they guard.5) The NCS may now authorize abbreviated call signs and this isencouraged for net efficiency.7-1

Pacific Area OPS Guide6) The NCS now assigns the traffic for which there is little questionon who should be taking it by directing it to be passed. Examplesare:a. Station asked for it on net call.b. Station is known guard for the admin position whether stated ornot.c. Station is the only one in the town for which third party trafficis listed.8) NCS asks for check-ins regularly between traffic.9) NCS lists remaining traffic to solicit takers, matches traffic totakers and directs that it be passed.10) NCS continues until all traffic is passed that can be. Remainingtraffic may be taken by a station for later relay to addee, sentback to the mailbox, or de-listed by station holding it for deliveryby other net or means.11) Remaining time is devoted to training and then free net.2. NET PROCEDURESA. NCS establishes the net as follows:1) “9A2B, 9A2B, THIS IS NNNØ(NCS), OVER.”B. Stations desiring to check in will respond: “NNNØ(NCS), (un-key mic)THIS IS NNNØ___ (STATION TRANSMITTING), . . . (They will then listtheir traffic with number and precedence or “NO TRAFFIC” if they haveno traffic, then end their transmission.), OVER.” If the trafficlisting is by digital, the traffic rep will state “LISTING BY (MODE).”1) To reduce the possibility of doubling, stations will release theirmicrophone button for a brief pause during voice check-ins at leastonce between the NCS call sign and “THIS IS”. Additional pauses maybe warranted during the check-in transmission if conditions arepoor, for example: “NNNØAAA, (un-key mic) THIS IS NNNØBBB (optionalshort pause) ONE ROUTINE SEATTLE, ONE ROUTINE IDAHO. OVER.”2) Stations appointed to bring traffic from the Winlink State mailboxor other sources of traffic shall be referred to as “Traffic Rep”stations. They were previously referred to by various titles,including “RDN Rep”, “Mailbox Rep” and “Traffic Guard”. These termsshould no longer be used in the Pacific Area. The Traffic Rep is astation that is a representative of a specific net who takes trafficfrom many sources for delivery to the net and takes traffic from hisassigned net for distribution via other nets or the MARS WinlinkSystem.3) The station traffic list and net traffic lists may be sent bydigital modes at the discretion of the NCS. The preferred digitalmodes in the Pacific Area are AMTOR, MT63, PACTOR and RTTY. Othermodes, including experimental modes, may be used on voice (SSB) netsif Chief, NAVMARCORMARS has approved the mode. The mode may be usedonly within any limitations set by Chief, NAVMARCORMARS. The threepremises of good communications are reliability, security and speed,and in that order. Similarly, message traffic may be sent usingdigital modes.7-2

Pacific Area OPS GuideC. NCS then acknowledges the stations, in order of their check-in, as perNTP 8(D), Paragraph 731.c, using full call signs as follows:1) “NNNØAAA, NNNØLLL, NNNØGGG, . . . THIS IS NNNØ(NCS), ROGER, OUT.”2) NCS then makes one or more net call ups as per above-listedParagraph 2.A.1. NOTE: On this call up and subsequent call ups thenet designator will not be sent twice unless conditions are very badand NCS deems it necessary. All stations may then check-in as perabove-listed Paragraph 2.B.1). At this time stations can advise NCSthat they can accept listed traffic or guard for a staff positionmessage if traffic has been listed for that position. Operatorswill not add “Guard for” unless they have been assigned by theposition holder to take traffic for that position. If the taker isthe person who holds that position, he will simply announce that hewill accept the traffic for that position.D. NCS then acknowledges check-ins as per above-listed Paragraph 2.C.1).NCS will appoint an ANCS or traffic rep if members assigned to thosepositions have not checked-in. Some examples of check-ins during thesecall ups follow:1) “NNNØ(NCS), (unkey)THIS IS NNNØ___, NO TRAFFIC, OVER.”2) “NNNØ(NCS), (unkey)THIS IS NNNØ___, I LIST ONE ROUTINE TUCSON(optional to list area code and prefix), OVER.”3) “NNNØ(NCS), (unkey)THIS IS NNNØ___, THIS STATION CAN ACCEPT THESEATTLE TRAFFIC, OVER.”4) “NNNØ(NCS), (unkey)THIS IS NNNØ___, I LIST ONE ROUTINE FOR NNNØASETHREE OREGON, OVER.”5) “NNNØ(NCS), (unkey)THIS IS NNNØ___, REQUEST COMMS (communications)WITH NNNØ___ OVER.”6) “NNNØ(NCS), (unkey)THIS IS NNNØ___, REQUEST CLOSE DOWN AT ZERO THREEFOUR FIVE ZULU, OVER.”E. NCS may authorize the use of abbreviated call signs (delete the NNNØportion of the call) to expedite the business on the net as per NTP8(D), Paragraph 731.d. Once authorized, they remain authorized untilNCS announces that full call signs must be used. When abbreviated callsigns are authorized, their use is optional but highly encouraged inthe interest of net efficiency. The NCS and all other stations willuse the full call sign of NCS at all times. NCS authorizes the use ofabbreviated call signs as follows:“9A2B, THIS IS NNNØ(NCS) ABBREVIATED CALL SIGNS AUTHORIZED. OUT.” Toreturn to using full call signs the NCS transmits: “9A2B, THIS ISNNN0(NCS). OUT.” (Note that the examples listed in this chapter assumethat abbreviated call signs have not been authorized.)F. NCS will assign traffic to stations based upon the NCS’s knowledge ofthe relationship between the addees and the station. Examples are:1) Message addressed to the station.2) Message to the admin position known to be held by the station,whether or not mentioned on check-in.3) Sole station in the town to which message is addressed.7-3

Pacific Area OPS GuideNCS begins the assignment and disposition of traffic per precedence ifhe/she has station(s) known to be capable of delivery to the addees andavailable to handle the traffic.G. NCS directs each station with traffic to pass their messages asfollows:1) “NNNØ___, THIS IS NNNØ(NCS), CALL NNNØ___ AND PASS YOUR ONE ROUTINETUCSON, OUT.” NOTE: Do not use “OVER.” This would tell thestation called to respond to NCS before beginning the transmissionof traffic. “OUT” specifies that no response is expected ornecessary.2) “NNNØAAA, THIS IS NNNØ(NCS), CALL NNNØCCC AND NNNØDDD AND PASS YOURONE ROUTINE NNNØGBP TO NNNØCCC AND ONE ROUTINE NNNØASE TWO TONNNØDDD, OUT.” This is a multi addee message and NNNØAAA would callNNNØCCC AND NNNØDDD in the same order that the NCS directed and thereceiving stations would respond to the sending station in the sameorder. NNNØAAA would transmit, “NNNØCCC, NNNØDDD THIS IS NNNØAAA, 1ROUTINE, OVER.” NNNØCCC would transmit, “NNNØAAA THIS IS NNNØCCC,OVER.” NNNØDDD would transmit, “NNNØAAA THIS IS NNNØDDD, OVER.”Both are indicating that they are ready to receive the traffic.NNNØAAA then proceeds with sending the traffic by again calling thestations in the same order and providing relay instructions asappropriate, “NNNCCC, NNNØDDD THIS IS NNNØAAA MESSAGE FOLLOWS,NNNØCCC RELAY NNNØGBP, NNNØDDD RELAY NNNØASE TWO, ROUTINE TIME...”Then the receiving stations acknowledge receipt for the traffic byresponding in the same order, “THIS IS NNNØCCC, ROGER, OUT.” Andthe final response, “THIS IS NNNØDDD, ROGER, OUT.”H. If no known appropriate station is available for the NCS to assigncertain pieces of the listed traffic, NCS lists the traffic stillunassigned on the net and asks who can handle the traffic as follows:“0W1B THIS IS NNNØ(NCS). THE FOLLOWING TRAFFIC IS LISTED: (NCS readsthe traffic list then continues). ARE THERE ANY STATIONS THAT CANACCEPT THIS TRAFFIC? OVER.”1) Stations desiring to accept the listed traffic for delivery willfirst pause to listen and then respond with (for example):“NNNØ(NCS), (un-key mic) THIS IS NNNØ___, I CAN ACCEPT CAVE CREEK,480-488, OVER.”2) NCS should allow sufficient time for all stations desiring to accepttraffic to check-in, then acknowledge these check-ins as per abovelistedParagraph 2.C.1).I. NCS continues to re-list unspoken for traffic at all call-ups and callsfor additional check-ins as per above-listed Paragraph 2.H.1). Afterall traffic has been passed or the holding station has chosen to holdit for some other method of delivery, and at about five-minuteintervals between messages, NCS should make a net call-up as per abovelisted Paragraph 2.A.1).J. Declaring a free net. NCS may declare a free net after all formaltraffic has been handled as follows:“0W1B, THIS IS NNNØ(NCS), THIS IS A FREE NET, OUT.”1) NCS should call for check-ins regularly. During a free net or whenthere is no activity on the net, call for check-ins about every fiveminutes. Message traffic may not be passed during free nets. After7-4

Pacific Area OPS Guideeach call up, NCS must again, declare the net to be free if hedecides that is his desire.2) Stations may make an initial check-in to the net while it is free.If the call sign of the NCS is unknown to the station checking in(and only in that circumstance), the initial call may be as follows:“NET CONTROL, (un-key mic) THIS IS NNNØ___ OVER.”3) During a free net, stations may contact each other directly. Duringthe free net, appropriate communications may include MARS business,equipment operation, installation and adjustment, Shares, etc., solong as the material meets the criteria of NTP 8(D).4) Contacts should be kept short with pauses between transmissionsduring free nets so that the NCS can regain direct control of thenet without delay when desired.5) During free net time, equipment testing/experimentation may be doneonly with permission of NCS.K. Returning the net to a directed net. When NCS is participating in thefree net in communications with another station, as any other stationmight in a free net, this does not automatically return the net to adirected net. NCS will announce when the net is again a directed net.“0W1B, THIS IS NNNØ(NCS). THIS IS A DIRECTED NET. OUT” NCS may simplymake a net call to return the net to a directed net. “0W!B, THIS ISNNN0(NCS). OVER.”L. Closing the net. All nets in the Pacific Area will remain open at aminimum 30 minutes. NCS closes the net as follows:“8C1B, THIS IS NNNØ(NCS), CLOSE DOWN, OUT.” NOTE: When the NCSsecures the net, the use of that frequency by net members must cease,except for the following: afloat nets and any other operations inaccordance with instructions from higher authority. Tuning oftransmitters on any MARS frequency in accordance with NTP 8(D),Paragraph 701.E. and 701.F. is permitted.Communications of MARS business on the three common MARS frequencies isauthorized outside of scheduled nets on a “not to interfere” basis(NIB). Note: If you cannot hear any users on the frequency, you areprobably not going to be interfering with anyone.3. OPERATING NOTESA. When directing comments or information for all stations on the net, NCS(or any other station when authorized by NCS) must call: “8C1B, THIS ISNNNØ(NCS), (state comments or questions), OVER or OUT.”B. If unable to determine a station’s call sign due to interference orbecause the signal is weak, the proper action is for the NCS to call:“UNKNOWN STATION, THIS IS NNNØ___, OVER.”1) If assistance is required, NCS will issue the call: “8C1B, THIS ISNNNØ(NCS), IS THERE A STATION THAT CAN RELAY? OVER.”2) Responding stations should reply with ONLY: “NNNØ(NCS), (un-key mic)THIS IS NNNØ___, OVER.”C. When a station leaves a net in progress, the station will check outwith NCS unless that is impractical due to unforeseen circumstances orthe net is very busy.7-5

Pacific Area OPS GuideD. Stations requesting to secure from the net at a specific time will doso utilizing ZULU time, and NOT “HALF PAST THE HOUR,” “FORTY MINUTESAFTER THE HOUR,” etc. All times must be given using the ZULU standard.Example: “THIS IS NNNØ___, REQUEST TO CLOSE DOWN AT ZERO ONE THREEZERO ZULU, OVER.” However, stations may also request to secureimmediately with the phrase: “THIS IS NNNØ___, REQUEST CLOSE DOWN,OVER”.E. When a station responds with “OVER,” that station is considered readyto copy and has communications at least “readable” with the appropriatestation. It is not necessary to ask if they are ready. Example:“ALPHA BRAVO CHARLIE, THIS IS ECHO TANGO DELTA, OVER.” If the link isnot reliably “readable”, the station should add appropriate comment orproword before the OVER. Some examples are: “SPEAK SLOWLY, OVER”,“WORDS TWICE, OVER”, or “WEAK BUT READABLE, OVER.” In extreme cases,the receiving station should advise the NCS that a relay would beneeded when assigned the message. NCS may then assign a relay stationor reassign the message to another station.F. When a station is ready to list a PRIORITY or IMMEDIATE message, he/shemay break-in at any opportune moment, by transmitting the precedencethree times such as: “IMMEDIATE IMMEDIATE IMMEDIATE, (NCS) THIS ISNNNØ___, OVER.” The NCS will immediately answer the station, cease allbusiness of lower precedence, and handle the high precedence message.However, high precedence drill messages may be handled after regulartraffic is handled.G. The general rule is that if there are multiple high precedence messageson the net, NCS will handle all IMMEDIATE messages first in the orderthat they are listed, then all PRIORITY messages in the order that theyare listed until they are handled. NCS should use common sense tomodify this when appropriate. For example, the NCS should wait a fewminutes for a traffic rep to return to the net or for one of the addeeson the message to become available.H. No rule can be written in advance to handle every possiblecircumstance. In out-of-the-ordinary cases, the NCS is in charge ofthe net and should use good judgment to handle the situation in themost efficient manner.I. No station, other than the Area/Region/State Director, Deputy AreaDirector or the Assistant to the Area/Region/State Director for NetOperations/Reports, may question the judgment of a NCS while the net isin progress.J. ECOM nets shall, in so far as possible, be conducted exactly as trafficnets as described in this chapter. Specifically, abbreviated callsigns may be authorized and the net may be made a free net at thediscretion of the NCS.K. Anytime the NCS turns the net over to his/her ANCS, the ANCS becomesthe NCS and his/her first action is to appoint an ANCS. The new ANCScan be the regularly assigned NCS. “NNNØ___ THIS IS NNN0(NCS). ASSUMECONTROL, OUT.” NNNØ(NCS) THIS IS NNNØ___. ROGER, OUT.” “NNNØBBB THISIS NNNØ(NCS). YOU ARE ALTERNATE NET CONTROL. OVER.” NNNØ(NCS) THIS ISNNNØBBB, ROGER OUT.” The new NCS will then immediately make a net call.“8C1B THIS IS NNNØ(NCS), OVER.” The “new” NCS should perform a rollcallas soon as is practical.7-6

Pacific Area OPS GuideL. The original NCS may assume net control by transmitting: “NNNØBBB (unkeymic) this is NNNØAAA. I ASSUME CONTROL, OVER.” At this time NNNØBBBwill acknowledge NNNØAAA’s transmission and give him information on netactivity that occurred while he was gone. NNNØAAA will not say “I HAVEBEEN LISTENING AND AM AWARE OF ALL THAT HAS TRANSPIRED”. He must allowNNNØBBB, and NNNØBBB is required, to brief him to insure that he trulydoes know what has transpired. He should also perform a roll-call assoon as it is practical.M. During the initial call up and response, both call signs (entire fullcall sign or abbreviated call sign [if authorized]) will be used byboth stations. After this, each member only needs to respond with overat the end of each transmission until the end of the conversation atwhich time each will identify and respond with either over or out asappropriate. For example, an initial call exchange would be(abbreviated call signs have not been authorized in this example),“NNNØEEE, (un-key mic) THIS IS NNNØFFF, OVER.” NNNØFFF responds with,“NNNØFFF THIS IS NNNØEEE, OVER.” After this initial exchange, eachmember then only needs to use OVER at the end of each transmission whencontinuing with the exchange. One way to end the conversation would befor NNN0FFF to state at the beginning of his last transmission: “THISIS NNN0FFF, ROGER. I HAVE NOTHING FURTHER. OVER.” NNN0EEE would thenrespond with: “THIS IS NNN0EEE. OUT.”N. Operators will use personal call signs on all nets unless acting intheir official capacity, in which case they will use theiradministrative call signs. Administrative call signs are commonly usedon administrative nets and, for some appropriate positions, on ECOMnets.O. Phone patches may be an important resource in state/region/areaemergencies. Phone patches are authorized within the Pacific Area,including HI, GU and AK, on any Pacific Area net. However, onlymembers of the Afloat and Overseas Operations Net may conduct phonepatch operations to ships and other overseas stations. These phonepatch operations must be in accordance with that specialty net'sinstructions and on that specialty net's frequencies.7-7

Pacific Area OPS Guide1. BANDWIDTHCHAPTER 8FREQUENCY CONTROLA voice signal occupies a band of approximately 3 kHz. The actualfrequency depends on the individual equipment. Most radio transmitterslimit the low end of the voice signal to 300 HZ and cut off the high endbetween 2800 HZ and 3200 HZ. Frequencies above or below these valuescontribute little to the intelligibility of the signal.2. SINGLE SIDEBAND TRANSMITTER CHARACTERISTICSA Single Sideband (SSB) transmitter suppresses the carrier. In UpperSideband (USB) operation, all RF energy transmitted is higher in frequencythan the suppressed carrier frequency. NAVMARCORMARS operates only onUSB. The center of a 3 kHz voice modulated signal is considered to be 1.5kHz above the suppressed carrier on USB. The dial on most transceiversindicates the frequency of the suppressed carrier. To properly center thevoice channel on the assigned frequency, the dial is set (offset) 1.5 kHzbelow the assigned frequency. (Example: for an assigned frequency of4008.5 kHz, the dial is set to 4007.0 kHz.)3. DIGITAL OPERATIONS (RTTY, AMTOR, PACKET, PACTOR)A. When operating on digital modes, it is important (required) that weinsure that the intelligence of our transmissions is centered on theassigned frequency: Kantronics KAMs and some other TNCs allow you toadjust the tone frequencies to 1400 HZ and 1600 HZ, and shifting theoperating frequency is not required.B. Just as we shift our dial frequency down from the assigned frequency,when sending voice, we have a different shift for digital modes. Whenfeeding a “high-tone” generator with standard tones of 2125 HZ for themark tone and 2295HZ for the space tone (170 HZ shift) into the audioinput of a SSB transmitter, it is necessary to set the dial 2210 HZbelow the assigned frequency. The easy way to calculate the dialfrequency for a given assigned frequency is to add the two tones anddivide by two. Subtracting the result from the assigned frequencygives the dial frequency. As an example, subtracting 2210 Hz from4008.5 kHz gives you a dial frequency of 4006.29 kHz. Note that thisworks regardless of the tonal difference.C. The above requires shifting back and forth between 4006.29 kHz fordigital operation and 4007.0 kHz for voice operation. This can beaccomplished by the use of two VFOs, one set for voice and the otherset for digital. In modern transceivers two memory channels can beprogrammed for the different frequencies. In practice, manually tuningfrom one frequency to the other is very easy in the absence of dualVFOs.D. Using a “low-tone” generator with a mark tone at 1415 HZ and a spacetone at 1585 HZ calculates the same way. Add half the shift (85 HZ for170 HZ shift) to the mark tone (1415 HZ) to get the center frequency(1500 HZ). Subtract the center frequency (1500 HZ or 1.500 kHz) fromthe assigned frequency (4008.5 kHz) and you have the dial frequency(4007.0 kHz) for sending digital on a given frequency. The dialfrequency may now remain on the same suppressed carrier frequency,4007.0 kHz for voice and digital operations, with the desired center of8-1

Pacific Area OPS Guideintelligence on the assigned frequency of 4008.5 kHz. Both 170 HZ and200 HZ signal shifts are authorized and either may be used. This isbecause of the availability of commercial equipment utilizing the 200HZ shift.E. All sound card digital modes (MT 63, PSK 31, etc.) will use the AmateurRadio default settings, except for the Amtor mode. The sound cardAmtor mode will be centered on the assigned frequency the same as for aTNC (1500 Hz center frequency).8-2

Pacific Area OPS Guide1. GENERAL INFORMATIONANNEX AADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTORYIn order to maintain up-to-date National and Pacific Area staff records,links to the National web site and the Pacific Area web site are provided.These web pages are kept current. Any station unable to access theInternet should contact their State Director for a hard copy.2. NATIONAL STAFFGo to: http://www.navymars.org/safeplace/natroster.htm3. AREA, REGION AND STATE DIRECTORSGo to: http://www.navymars.org/safeplace/directors/directors.pdf4. PACIFIC AREA STAFFGo to: http://www.navymars.org/safeplace/pacific/rosters/Area Staff_1.htmlA-1

Pacific Area OPS Guide1. NET DIRECTORYANNEX BPACIFIC AREA NET DIRECTORYThe Pacific Area Nets are updated as required and posted on the PacificArea web site.2. CHECKING INTO NETSMembers of the Pacific Area are encouraged to check-in to nets for whichthey are authorized across the entire Area.A. Not all frequencies are approved for use (transmission) in all theregions/states of the area. A frequency is approved across the entireUnited States if it is listed on the frequency designator matrix inbold print. If the print is not bolded, then transmission on thatfrequency is limited to only the locations indicated. For example, ifa frequency is not bolded but is authorized with:1) a P, it is authorized for transmissions across the Pacific Area.2) a 9, it is authorized within the boundaries of Region NINE, i.e.,California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii and Guam.3) a 0, it is authorized within the boundaries of Region TEN, i.e.,Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska.B. Notice that some nets are restricted as to specifically authorizedmembers. These are the administrative nets used to conduct the MARSbusiness. These may be monitored, but only specified members maycheck-in. Do not check-in when your transmissions may interfere withanother net in another region/area.C. Member's participation, taken from the participation reports of any netin the Pacific Area, will be reported back to your State THIRTEEN atthe end of the month and you will automatically receive credit for it.Check-ins to nets in other areas are legal, at the discretion of theNCS of the net, if the frequency is legal for transmission at yourlocation. However, there is no provision for automatic credit in thiscase. This time may be logged as off-the-air time.B-1

Pacific Area OPS Guide1. PURPOSEANNEX CEMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS PLANUPDATED: FEB 2009REFERENCE: NTP 8(D), Annex D, Paragraph D110.2. DEFINITIONREFERENCE: NTP 8(D), Annex D, Paragraph D120.3. SCOPEREFERENCE: NTP 8(D), Annex D, Paragraph D130.4. POLICYREFERENCE: NTP 8(D), Annex D, Paragraph D140.5. GENERALA. Volunteers from communities within their area, staff the PACIFIC AREANavy-Marine Corps MARS program. These volunteers have been trained inmethods used by the military to provide reliable communications in theevent of an emergency.B. MARS resources made available to civil and/or disaster controlofficials are subject to no authority other than that of theirsuperiors in the military chain of command.6. RESPONSIBILITIESREFERENCE: NTP 8(D), Chapter 2, Paragraph 224.7. EXECUTIONREFERENCE: NTP 8(D), Chapter 2, Paragraph 300.8. ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF INFORMATION (EEI)A. EEI reports are probably the most important ECOM messagesNAVMARCORMARS members handle before, during and after anemergency/disaster situation. EEI reports provide essentialinformation to the Department of Military Support (DOMS) in thePentagon. EEI messages should always be sent as an immediate (O)precedence for an actual event or an exercise. The following formatshall be used for initial or update EEI messages.B. EEI Updates: ACN 03-07 contains the following:In the EEI message format in Article D901, change ‘SUBJ:’ to ‘1’ toread as follows:QUOTESUBJ: EEI REPORT(For updates, change line to read: ‘SUBJ: EEI REPORT UPDATE NR 1’and increase the number as appropriate.)1. UNQUOTESend ACTUAL EVENT EEI messages FIRST via E-MAIL, then by VOICEC-1

Pacific Area OPS GuideOn a TRAFFIC net ANDfor ALL EXERCISE EEImessagesTo send an EEI messageon a traffic net, sendmessage with thisentire header thru thelast BT.MESSAGE FOLLOWSRELAY O (DTG)FM NNNØ (CALL) (ST)TO AAN3EEI VAINFO NNNØASA VANNNØASZ GANNNØASE SCANNNØASE TWO (ST)NNNØ (REGION DIR) (ST)NNNØ (REGION) TWO (ST)NNNØ (STATE DIR) (ST)NNNØ (STATE TWO (ST)BTUNCLAS ACTUAL INCIDENTVia E-MAIL/WL2KTo send an EEI message Viae-mail/WL2K, place thisentire header and messagethru the ZZZZ in the textof the msg text block.DE NNNØ (SERIAL NUMBER)O (DTG)FM NNNØ (CALL) (ST)TO AAN3EEI VAINFO NNNØASA VANNNØASZ GANNNØASE SCANNNØASE TWO (ST)NNNØ (REGION DIR) (ST)NNNØ (REGION) TWO (ST)NNNØ (STATE DIR) (ST)NNNØ (STATE TWO (ST)ADDRESSING OF WL2K MSGTO/CC LINES:TO:AAN3EEI@WINLINK.ORGNNN0ASA@WINLINK.ORGNNN0ASZ@WINLINK.ORGCC:NNN0FUL@WINLINK.ORGNNN0EHG@WINLINK.ORGNNN0(REG DIR)@WINLINK.ORGNNN0(REG TWO)@WINLINK.ORGNNN0(ST DIR)@WINLINK.ORGNNN0(ST TWO)@WINLINK.ORGSUBJ://MARS 0/ACTUAL EEINOTE: IF WL2K CAPABILITY NOTKNOWN SEND TO ST ADDRESSEX: IF NNN0ASE HAD NO WL2KSEND TO NNN9AC@WINLINK.ORG(Use “MARS EXERCISE” in place of “ACTUAL INCIDENT” for Exercises).SUBJ: EEIC. Note: For text of an EEI Message, REFERENCE NTP 8(D), Annex D,Paragraph D901.D. Submit ONLY actual event EEI msgs by WL2K to the following AddressesTO: AAN3EEI@WINLINK.ORGNNN0ASA@WINLINK.ORGNNN0ASZ@WINLINK.ORGCC:(AREA/REGION STATE STAFF)@WINLINK.ORGE. Enter the above EEI message from the “DE...” line thru the “NNNN” line,using the e-mail/WL2K header version, as the message text and send.F. Submit the EEI message into WL2K or pass to a MARS station that hasWL2K capability or send it via a regular MARS traffic net or the PA1Enet. DO NOT repeat or report rumors. Check out any rumors and usereliable known sources for information. Beware, media reports have beenknown to be inaccurate.G. EEI EVENT AND EVENT SUPPORT IDENTIFIERS (line one of EEI Messagefollowing the word UNCLAS).REFERENCE: NTP 8(D), Annex D, Paragraph 902-903.C-2

Pacific Area OPS GuideH. The EEI event and event support identifiers are for use in EEI messagesonly. Resist the temptation to use them in MARS ECOM messages. Use aplain language description in MARS messages.9. ALERT NOTIFICATIONA. In some cases it is possible to alert region, state, or ART members inadvance of a pending disaster and the possibility that MARS may beactivated. For this purpose an alert message may be sent by the ARTCaptain, State Director, or ECOM assistant to officially place MARSmembers on an alert status. Members should monitor the designated HFor VHF frequencies to await an official notice of activation.(Remember, MARS members are not authorized to self activate to thescene of an accident, incident, disaster or emergency.) Alertnotifications can be in conjunction (but not a replacement) for EEImessages.Alert message format:O (DTG)FM NNNØ___ (ST)(Station initiating action)TO NNNØG__ (ST) (State Director)NNNØG__ TWO (ST) (State TWO)INFO NNNØASE SCANNNØASE ONE (ST)NNNØASE TWO (ST)NNNØAS__ (ST) (Region Director)NNNØAS__ TWO (ST)(Region ECOM Assistant)BTUNCLASSUBJ: ALERT NOTIFICATION1. (Situation-cite alerting condition I, II, III)2. (Areas affected)3. (Anticipated period of time)BTNNNNB. Alerting conditions and actions to be taken.REFERENCE: NTP 8(D), Annex D, Paragraph D410 thru D440.C. While on alert status, the alert messages will be passed on to theregion traffic reps for distribution on the appropriate region nets(unless nets have been suspended) and repeated until an alertcancellation message is received or activation occurs.Alert cancellation format:P (DTG)FM NNNØ___ (ST)(Station initiating action)TO NNNØG__ (ST)(State Director)NNNØG__ TWO (ST)(State Two)INFO NNNØASE SCANNNØASE ONE (ST)NNNØASE TWO (ST)NNNØAS__ (ST)(Region Director)NNNØAS__ TWO (ST)(Region ECOM Assistant)BTUNCLASSUBJ: ALERT CANCELLATION1. (DTG ALERT CANCELED)2. (Brief description of circumstances for alert cancellation.)C-3

Pacific Area OPS GuideBTNNNN10. IMPLEMENTATION REPORTSA. Upon implementing ANY portion of this Annex by a MARS member station, areport shall be made by an immediate precedence message (or other rapidmeans of communication) to Chief, NAVMARCORMARS (NNNØASA), theAssistant to CHNAVMARCORMARS for Emergency Communications (NNNØASZ),the cognizant Area, Region and State Directors and their ECOMassistants using the following message format:O (DTG)FM NNNØ___ (ST)TO NNNØASA VANNNØASZ GANNNØASE SCANNNØAS_ (ST)(Region Director)NNNØG__ (ST)(State Director)INFO NNN0ASE 0NE (ST)NNNØASE TWO (ST)NNNØAS_ TWO (ST)(Region ECOM Assistant)NNNØG__ TWO(ST)(State ECOM Assistant)BTUNCLASSUBJ: EMERG COMM IMPLEMENTATION1. Circumstances requiring implementation.2. MARS services requested (yes/no). If yes, requested by name, title,and agency.3. Additional communication support required (yes/no). If yes, to whatextent and scope (Note: if additional support indicated from:)A. State – action to be taken by State Director.B. Region – action to be taken by Region Director.C. Outside Region – action to be taken by Chief, NAVMARCORMARS.BTNNNNNote: Although not a requirement, it is a good idea to notify adjacentstates. They may be of assistance in providing relays.11. ACTIVATION OF EMERGENCY NETA. Primary frequency for local ECOM OPS will be the local region/statetraffic net frequency. If there is a traffic net in progress on thefrequency, then it should be secured and an ECOM net started in itsplace. If there is already an ECOM net on the frequency (from anotherstate or region), then a nearby alternate frequency should be used,advising the other state NECOS to direct check-ins to that frequency.If there is a non-emergency net in progress in another state or region,the NECOS of that net should be advised of the emergency and asked toshift the non-emergency net to an alternate frequency.Upon the activation of any ECOM net, the NECOS of the Pacific Area PA1Enet should be notified so they can direct members/traffic to theappropriate net/frequency.It is the responsibility of the region ECOM assistant, or competentauthority on the net, to facilitate rotation of NECOS as necessary.C-4

Pacific Area OPS GuideB. The MARS member that activated the ECOM plan and established the netwill initiate the initial message request for emergency communicationssupport. This message will be sent by IMMEDIATE (O) precedence toCHIEF MARS (NNNØASA), CHMARS' Assistant for Emergency Communications(NNNØASZ), Area and Region Directors, Area and Region Assistants forEmergency Communications, State Director and State ECOM Assistant.Include in the message the name, title, address and telephone number ofthe civilian official that requested the assistance. A briefdescription of the emergency or disaster, or the reason for theassistance, and any other pertinent information should also be includedin the message.C. Any member who finds that telephone service has been disrupted isresponsible for monitoring the primary region MARS frequency for theduration of the outage and/or emergency.D. During the emergency:1) Maintain a listening watch on active circuits.2) Check-in when NECOS opens the net. Do not tune, test or transmitwithout permission of NECOS.3) Notify NECOS if you must leave the net.4) Avoid speculative comments, rumors or unnecessary statements.5) Do not disclose information gained from military circuits, except asauthorized by competent authority.6) Accuracy is paramount.E. Our mission is to send and receive messages. The attainment ofreliability, speed and security depends, to a large extent, upon theoperator. Be professional and maintain circuit discipline.12. NET DISCIPLINEA. All emergency nets may be “DIRECTED” or “FREE” at the discretion of theNECOS. Abbreviated call signs may be authorized by the NECOS.B. The station that assumes NECOS shall appoint an ALTNECOS. This stationshall be ready to assume the duties of NECOS at any time, and to assistin the operations of the net by acting as relay, routing traffic,maintaining liaison between frequencies, etc.C. Stations not directly involved in net operations shall maintain radiosilence after check-in. All monitoring stations should pay attentionto net activities, copy along all traffic being passed, and be preparedto assist if required.D. All net business will be kept brief. This will allow stations withhigh priority traffic to check-in without undue delay. NECOS may use a“Roll Call” as a way to determine propagation qualities of thefrequency.E. Large volumes of traffic shall be transmitted on alternate frequenciesif at all possible.13. FREQUENCY USEA. Implementation of this ECOM plan shall extend normal daily operationsto a 24-hour period. Depending on the type of emergency communicationsservices requested, the following frequencies will be used primarily toestablish an emergency net. Initial attempts shall be on local regionC-5

Pacific Area OPS Guideor state traffic net frequencies; if there is no response, use nationalcommon frequencies. Members should monitor the primary frequency ofNNA, NFK or NCL depending on time of day and conditions, on a regularbasis.It should be noted that, regardless of the sunspot number, 4 MHzfrequencies almost always develop a skip zone late at night. Statesshould have antennas ready and frequently practice the use of lowerfrequencies and/or relay stations outside the state recruited for relayduty on late night, early morning operations.B. The National ECOM Frequencies:4042.5 kHz 7382.5 kHz 14.385.0 kHzSHARES stations needing assistance from NAVY MARINE-CORPS MARS havebeen instructed to call on these to request our support. All membersat any level (national, regional and state) are encouraged to monitorand utilize national ECOM frequencies as a 24-hour frequency. ECOMcommunications will take precedence.C. ART Call Signs:REGION EIGHT REGION NINE REGION TENNNNØDHA-NNNØDHR NNNØDIA-NNNØDIZ NNNØDJA-NNNØDJZNNNØDHT-NNNØDHZ NNNØDSA-NNNØDSZ NNNØDTA-NNNØDTZNNNØDRA-NNNØDRZ14. MINIMIZEREFERENCE: NTP 8(D), Chapter 5, Paragraph 58015. DRILL/EXERCISE MESSAGE FORMATA. Drill messages are used for training. Drill messages are neverforwarded to the addees. Exercise messages are sent as part ofscheduled, and possibly named, exercises. Exercise messages areforwarded to all addees. In either case it is important that thesemessages be plainly labeled as such, both to ensure proper handling inMARS and to possibly prevent panic from some short wave listener whomight be tuning across the band.B. To make the message a drill message for transmission, first prepare itas a real message and then do three things.1) Add a ZEU at the end of the DTG.Example: P 011234Z MAR 03 ZEU2) Add the word DRILL after the word UNCLAS.Example “UNCLAS DRILL”3) Add the following after the final BT but before OVER; “OPNOTE: Thismessage is for training purposes only, do not forward.”C. To make the message an exercise message for transmission, first prepareit as a real message and then do three things.1) For both digital and voice transmission, you MUST add the word(s)“EXERCISE” (name of exercise, if applicable) following UNCLAS andalso prior to the final BT.Example: UNCLAS EXERCISE THUNDERBOLTExample: EXERCISE THUNDERBOLTC-6

Pacific Area OPS Guide2) The OP NOTE above must not be used since exercise messages areforwarded to addees.16. REPORTS - SITUATION REPORTS (SITREPS, TERMINATION)A. During an emergency, situation reports (SITREPS) pertaining to MARScommunications shall be sent at intervals not exceeding six hours tothe Area, Region and State Directors and their Emergency CommunicationsAssistants using the following format:P (DTG)FM NNNØ___ (ST)(Station)TO NNNØASE SCANNN0AS_ (ST)(Region Director)INFO NNNØG__ (ST)(State Director)NNNØASE TWO (ST)NNN0AS_ TWO (ST)(Region ECOM assistant)NNNØG__ TWO (ST)(State ECOM assistant)BTUNCLASSUBJ: SITREP (One, Two, Three, etc.)1. (Brief summary of situation in disaster area)2. (Designator(s) of net(s) and number of stations participating in theemergency)3. (Advisory information, recommendations, needs, etc., be brief)4. (Prognosis for next few hours)5. (Other pertinent information – problems, equipment performance,etc.)BTNNNNB. Termination of Emergency1) When terminating an emergency, the NECOS of the emergency net shallannounce “Terminate Emergency at (location), securing the (netdesignator) at (time) Z”.2) As soon as possible upon termination of a state of emergency, theState Director or representative shall report the following bymessage:a. Net designator(s) and frequency(s).b. Total number of stations participating.c. Total traffic count.d. Total number of hours the net(s) was in operation.e. Date/time of opening and securing net(s).f. Appropriate supplemental information, problems encountered, etc.C. The Area or Region Director will in turn consolidate reports and make areport to Chief, NAVMARCORMARS (NNNØASA) and the Assistant toCHNAVMARCORMARS for Emergency communications (NNNØASZ) every six hours.These SITREPS should also be sent to the area, region and stateassistants for ECOM for information. SITREPS may be used to change theCOMCON level. If possible, use frequencies/modes outside the busy ECOMnet frequencies, such as telephones. The Region Director should sendthe Area Director any information, which the Area Director has notreceived directly.C-7

Pacific Area OPS Guide17. NATIONAL COMMON FREQUENCY MONITORING AND ECOM COORDINATION NETA. The PA1E net has been established on the national common ECOMfrequencies, to ensure a NAVY MARINE-CORPS MARS presence on thesedesignated frequencies for the SHARES organizations to contact NAVYMARINE-CORPS MARS, for communications support. Stations with anemergency or looking for an active ECOM net should go to the PA1E netfor assistance and direction.PA1E NECOS GUIDEPA1E FREQUENCIESPRIMARY FREQ.ALTERNATE FREQ14385.0 NMH7382.5 NFN4042.5 NCK(Note: The three common frequencies used as primary frequencies hereare open to stations outside MARS and are listed here numerically. Allother NAVMARCORMARS frequencies are protected by frequency designators;therefore, the secondary frequencies are listed as NMH, NFN, and NCK.The numerical equivalents are available behind the firewall on thenational website open to NAVMARCORMARS members only.)B. NET OPERATIONSThe PA1E net on the national frequency operates to provide any stationfrom an authorized agency a place to reach a knowledgeable station topass an emergency message or to find an active emergency net. It canbe used for a forum for exchange of ECOM ideas and training intechniques.C. The NECOS makes net call-ups on the hour and at the half hour asfollows: “ALL STATIONS THIS NET. THIS IS NNNØAAA NET CONTROL FOR THEPA1E NAVY MARINE CORP MARS PACIFIC AREA EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS NET.ALL MARS AND AUTHORIZED STATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CHECK-IN. THIS IS ADIRECTED NET. OVER”.D. After the NECOS acknowledges station check-ins and handles any traffic,the net will be declared a free net. “ALL STATIONS THIS NET, THIS ISNNNØAAA NET CONTROL FOR THE PA1E NET, THIS IS A FREE NET, OUT”. Thisallows stations to freely contact each other, discuss ECOM matters, dopropagation/radio tests, and handle any afloat net business.E. Stations may check-in during the free net by calling, “NET CONTROL (orcall sign of NECOS, if known),(un-key mic) THIS IS (their call), (ST)NO TRAFFIC, OVER”. The NECOS will acknowledge, “(their call), THIS ISNNNØAAA ROGER, THIS IS A FREE NET, OUT”.F. When an unfamiliar station checks-in, the NECOS should greet them witha brief welcome to ascertain their city, state, and capabilities. Forexample: “(their call) THIS IS NNNØAAA WELCOME TO THE NET, WHERE AREYOU LOCATED AND WHAT ARE YOUR COMMUNICATION CAPABILITIES, OVER”. “THISIS (their call), ROGER, DENVER CO, HF and VHF DIGITAL PLUS PHONE PATCHCAPABILITY, OVER” “THIS IS NNNØAAA ROGER, REQUEST YOU CHECK OUT WITHNET CONTROL PRIOR TO LEAVING THE NET, OUT”.G. ECOM related messages are the only routine Navy-Marine Corps MARSmessages to be passed on this net.C-8

Pacific Area OPS GuideH. When an emergency occurs, an ECOM Net (i.e. 0W1E, 9N1E) is establishedon a region/state ECOM frequency and informs the NECOS of the PA1E netwhat frequency is being used. Stations can then be directed to thatnet and frequency. Any station in the Pacific Area can participate inany ECOM net in the Pacific Area. If multiple states are affected, aregion ECOM net is called.I. Each NECOS must keep a net log of all communications conducted on thenet. The log will include the time of net call-ups, stations checkingin/out, DTG of any messages sent, band conditions and other comments.Each NECOS must originate a net report for each watch.J. Each NECOS should have a copy of NTP 8(D) and the Pacific AreaOperations Guide ECOM Plan on hand as a desk reference. NECOS WATCHCHANGES: At 5 minutes prior to assuming the watch, the relieving NECOSwill call the outgoing NECOS to obtain a net status report, including:what station(s) are checked in, traffic pending, active ECOMnets/frequency or appropriate band condition reports (i.e. “NNNØAAATHIS IS NNNØCCC READY TO ASSUME THE PA1E NET, OVER” “NNNØCCC THIS ISNNNØAAA ROGER, THE FOLLOWING STATIONS ARE ON THE NET, NNNØDDD, NNNØEEE,WGY521, AAR0DD, WE HAVE 1R ARLINGTON, VA, THE 9N1E NET IS ON NFM, BANDCONDITIONS STABLE, OVER” “NNNØAAA THIS IS NNNØCCC ROGER, I HAVE THENET, OUT”). The new NECOS may, at their discretion, call thestation(s) checked into the net to confirm their presence.K. If a station calls for assistance, we should respond by calling “(theircall) THIS IS (your call) HOW MAY I ASSIST YOU? OVER.” Listen to theirneeds while placing a call to your PA1E back up member or the netmanager to get them on frequency. Inform the calling station that youunderstand their situation and to wait for a call from NNNØXXX who willbe able to handle their traffic. When your support station checks intothe frequency, turn the calling stations over to them, inform them ofthe stations checked into the net, and any other pertinent information.Then resume your monitoring duties. This station will then move thetraffic to an alternate frequency, call an ECOM net as NECOS and dowhatever is needed to handle the situation. Remember, the handling oftraffic can only be done on a directed net.L. Pacific Area Navy-Marine Corps MARS must authorize all stations servingas NECOS or Assigned Monitoring Station for the PA1E net.M. Use of the 3 common and alternate frequencies.1) All frequencies shall be referred to using the Navy Marine-CorpsMARS frequency matrix codes with the exception of the three commonnational ECOM frequencies used as primary frequencies for the PA1Enet. The PA1E net has authorized use of NCK, NFN and NMH asalternate frequencies but only for MARS stations. SHARES and othernon-MARS stations are not authorized to use these frequencies.2) Use of Navy Marine-Corps MARS call signs is legal only onfrequencies under the control of federal agencies. These agenciesinclude: all three MARS services, DOD, any SHARES (3 common only),USCG and USCG Auxiliary, National and State Guard. Excludedstations are: CAP, Canadian MARS and all amateur stations. Whenusing amateur frequencies to relay messages, use your FCC amateurcall sign. Even though Navy Marine-Corps MARS has no “generalprudential rule” which holds that, in the event of an actualemergency involving the loss of life and limb or major property, allnecessary communications related to that emergency are legal. TheC-9

Pacific Area OPS GuideFCC’s general prudential rule does apply to Navy Marine-Corps MARSin those times, and even CW is authorized if nothing else will work.N. PA1E net monitoring information as an Assigned Monitoring Station.1) The primary mission of an Assigned Monitoring Station for the PA1Enet is to respond to the needs of any station that calls and must bephysically monitoring the frequency. We MAY occasionally transmit:“ANY STATION THIS FREQUENCY THIS IS (your call) MONITORING, OUT” or“ALL STATIONS THIS FREQUENCY THIS IS (your call), AN ASSIGNEDMONITORING STATION FOR THE NAVY MARINE CORPS MARS PACIFIC AREAEMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS PA1E NET. ALL AUTHORIZED STATIONS AREENCOURAGED TO CALL FOR ASSISTANCE. OVER.”2) An Assigned Monitoring Station must submit a net report to the NetManager to account for the hours of frequency usage.3) PA1E Net Report: Reports should be submitted to NNNØASE TWO foreach watch. Reports should be sent via formal message in thefollowing format:Information IncludedCCC/# DDMM FFF/#/#/# FFF/#/#/# FFF/#/#/#(3 LETTER CALL/# HRS ON NET OF NMCM STATIONS)(FULL CALL/# HRS ON NET OF NON NMCM STATIONS)Explanation of SymbolsExampleCCC/#_________= CALL OF NECOS/# HRS NECOS AFS/4DDMM__________= DAY & MONTH OF REPORT 2105FFF/#/#/# FFF/#/#/# FFF/#/#/# = FREQUENCY/#HRS/#USB MSGS/#SCD MSGSNFK/3/2/1 NNA/2/0/0 NCL/0/0/03 LETTER CALL.NO. HRS ON NET OF NMCM STATIONS AIO/2 BJC/4 TUX/3FULL CALL/NO HRS ON NET OF NON NMCM STATIONS AARØBD/2 DLA303/1Sample Report:R 123456Z MON 03FM NNNØABC (ST)TO NNNØASE TWO (ST)BTUNCLASSUBJ: PA1E REPORTAFS/4 2105 NFK/3/3/1 NNA/2/0/0 NCL/0/0/0 AIO/2 BJC/4 TUX/3 SMJ/4ANH/2AARØBD/2 DLA303/1 WWJ98/1 AFA6NE/4BTNNNNThe order of the frequencies listed is important.This format permits computer processing.18. SHARES TRAFFIC HANDLINGThe following describes the handling of SHARES messages on Navy Marine-Corps MARS nets:A. Official messages input into NAVMARCORMARS for relay to militarycommands will be sent as shown in NTP 8(D), Paragraph 830, samplemessage 3, except that only state Winlink mailboxes will be used. Thismethod is also authorized to relay the new SHARES digital message form.The following examples are provided for clarification:C-10

Pacific Area OPS Guide1. Naval message to be relayed by the :R 081200Z SEP 98 ZYBFM COMNAVCOMTELCOM WASHINGTON DC//N00//TO NAVCOMTELSTA SAN DIEGO CA//N00//INFO NAVCOMTELSTA PENSACOLA FL//N00//BTUNCLAS //N05000//ETC.ADD “DE” LINE AND STATE WL2K MAILBOX IN THE SAMPLE INDICATINGDELIVERY RESPONSIBILITY AND ENTER INTO THE WL2K SYSTEM AS:DE NNN0ASA 123R 081200Z SEP 98 ZYBFM COMNAVCOMTELCOM WASHINGTON DC//N00//TO NNN9AF/NAVCOMTELSTA SAN DIEGO CA//N00//INFO NNN4AL/NAVCOMTELSTA PENSACOLA FL//N00//BTUNCLAS //N05000//ETC.2. SHARES MESSAGE TO BE RELAYED BY THE WL2K:R 131628Z MAR 04 ZYJFM JOE BANK FAA TOWN VA 757-887-4494TO JOHN DOE FBI SHAWNEE KS 800-800-8354INFO JANE DOE FBI OKLAHOMA CITY OK 800-800-7900BTMESSAGE TEXTETC.ADD “DE” LINE AND STATE WL2K MAILBOX IN THE SAMPLE INDICATINGDELIVERY RESPONSIBILITY AND ENTER INTO THE WL2K SYSTEM AS:DE NNN0ASA 124R 131628Z MAR 04 ZYJFM JOE BANK FAA TOWN VA 757-887-4494TO NNN7BD/JOHN DOE FBI SHAWNEE KS 800-800-8354INFO NNN6BO/JANE DOE FBI OKLAHOMA CITY OK 800-800-7900BTMESSAGE TEXTETC.NOTE 1: “ZYJ” is a special “Z” signal meaning “this is a SHARES message”.19. ART TEAM EQUIPMENT LISTA. This list is a place to start. Develop your own kit that works foryou. Keep it simple and inexpensive. Most of it you already have.B. PERSONAL SUPPLIES1) NMC MARS DOD ID tag (on a neck string), MARS cap, jacket orjumpsuit.2) Day pack/belly pack of personal supplies: Snacks, cup, 72 hr ofpersonal medications, basic first aid kit, folding poncho and spaceblanket.C. RADIO GEAR1) VHF HT radio (with simple use instruction notes).2) Power cord for auxiliary power (AC/DC source) and connectors.C-11

Pacific Area OPS Guide3) VHF magnetic mount or J-pole antenna.4) 50’ coax with connectors for VHF HT and antenna.5) HF radio and tuner (with simple use instruction notes).6) Power supply and cord with connectors.7) Antenna: Mobile or simple multi-band dipole for SSB and SCDcommunications.8) Telescoping antenna mast.9) 50’ coax with connectors for HF radio and antenna.10) Laptop with word processor and digital software.11) TNC with connectors, cables and simple use instruction notes.12) ART MARS data disk.13) Power supply cable for laptop.14) 50’ outdoor extension power cord and power strip.D. STATION SETUP1) Small folding table.2) Two folding chairs.3) Picnic canopy tarp.4) MARS sign of some kind.5) Two clip boards.6) Message blank forms printed out.7) Station log sheets printed out.8) Notebook to keep notes, messages, log in.9) Pencils, pens, paper clips, duct tape, nylon string, desk lamp, etc.E. NOTES:1) A paint roller extension pole works for a mast.2) A multi-band dipole antenna is easy to build with 2 or 3 wiresseparated by 3”-4” cut to our primary ECOM and MBO frequencies.3) Most locations will have an AC power supply available but plan aheadfor your own auxiliary power supply source (generator/battery/solar).4) Most old 386/Win95 type laptops will work our digital software andare available for under $50.5) A rolling luggage bag works fine to keep and haul it all in.C-12

Pacific Area OPS Guide1. GENERAL INFORMATIONANNEX DGLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONSA. Additional abbreviations can be found in NTP 8(D), Chapter 6,Paragraphs 644, 645, 646 and Annex H.B. Operating signals and prosigns are abbreviations used incommunications. A listing of these can be found in NTP 8(D), Annex C.C. Abbreviations not listed in NTP 8(D) or in this Annex can be used inmessages, provided the abbreviation when used for the first time ispreceded by the original meaning. An example: Area Of Responsibility(AOR).D. The abbreviations in NTP 8(D) and the abbreviations listed below may beused in the Pacific Area without further definition. However, inmessages outside the area, they must be defined at the first usage ofthe abbreviation.E. The Abbreviations listed in the following paragraphs are supplementalto NTP 8(D).2. NAVY ABBREVIATIONS FOR ENLISTED RATES AND OFFICER RANKS:ABBREVIATION LONG TITLE PAY GRADE===============================================================AR AIRMAN RECRUIT E-1FR FIREMAN RECRUIT E-1SR SEAMAN RECRUIT E-1AA AIRMAN APPRENTICE E-2FA FIREMAN APPRENTICE E-2SA SEAMAN APPRENTICE E-2AN AIRMAN E-3FN FIREMAN E-3SN SEAMAN E-3PO3 PETTY OFFICER THIRD CLASS E-4PO2 PETTY OFFICER SECOND CLASS E-5PO1 PETTY OFFICER FIRST CLASS E-6CPO CHIEF PETTY OFFICER E-7SCPO SENIOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICER E-8MCPO MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER E-9CWO2 CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER W-2CWO3 CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER W-3CWO4 CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER W-4ENS ENSIGN O-1LTJG LIEUTENANT JUNIOR GRADE O-2LT LIEUTENANT O-3LCDR LIEUTENANT COMMANDER O-4CDR COMMANDER O-5CAPT CAPTAIN O-6RDML REAR ADMIRAL (LOWER HALF) O-7RADM REAR ADMIRAL (UPPER HALF) O-9ADM ADMIRAL O-10FADM FLEET ADMIRAL O-11MIDN MIDSHIPMAN N/AD-1

Pacific Area OPS Guide3. NAVY ABBREVIATIONS FOR ENLISTED RATINGS:ABBREVIATION RATE===============================================================ABE AVIATION BOATSWAIN’S MATE – LAUNCHING andRECOVERY EQUIPMENTABF AVIATION BOATSWAIN’S MATE - FUELSABH AVIATION BOATSWAIN’S MATE - AIRCRAFT HANDLINGAC AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERAD AVIATION MACHINIST’S MATEAE AVIATION ELECTRICIANS MATEAG AEROGRAPHER’S MATEAK AVIATION STOREKEEPERAME AVIATION STRUCTURAL MECHANIC – SAFETYEQUIPMENTAMH AVIATION STRUCTURAL MECHANIC - HYDRAULICSAMS AVIATION STRUCTURAL MECHANIC - STRUCTURESAO AVIATION ORDNANCEMANAS AVIATION SUPPORT EQUIPMENT TECHNICIANAT AVIATION ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANAW AVIATION WARFARE SYSTEMS OPERATORAZ AVIATION MAINTENANCE ADMINISTRATIONBM BOATSWAIN’S MATEBT BOILER TECHNICIANBU BUILDERCE CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICIANCM CONSTRUCTION MECHANICCTA CRYPTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN - ADMINISTRATIONCTI CRYPTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN - INTERPRETIVECTM CRYPTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN - MAINTENANCECTO CRYPTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN - COMMUNICATIONSCTR CRYPTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN - COLLECTIONCTT CRYPTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN - TECHNICALDC DAMAGE CONTROLMANDK DISBURSING CLERKDM ILLUSTRATOR/DRAFTSMANDS DATA SYSTEMS TECHNICIANDT DENTAL TECHNICIANEA ENGINEERING AIDEEM ELECTRICIAN’S MATEEN ENGINEMANEO EQUIPMENT OPERATORET ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANEW ELECTRONICS WARFARE TECHNICIANFC FIRE CONTROLMANFT FIRE CONTROL TECHNICIANGMG GUNNER’S MATE - GUNSGMM GUNNER’S MATE - MISSILESGSE GAS TURBINE SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN - ELECTRICALGSM GAS TURBINE SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN – MECHANICALHM HOSPITAL CORPSMANHT HULL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANIC INTERIOR COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRICIAND-2

Pacific Area OPS GuideIMISITJOLILNLSMAMLMMMNMRMSMTMUNCOMOSOTAOTMPCPHPMPNPRQMRPSHSKSMSTGSTSSWTMWTUTYNINSTRUMENTMANINTELLIGENCE SPECIALISTINFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIANJOURNALISTLITHOGRAPHERLEGALMANLOGESTICS SPECIALISTMASTER-AT-ARMSMOLDERMACHINIST’S MATEMINEMANMACHINERY REPAIRMANMESS MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTMISSILE TECHNICIANMUSICIANNAVY COUNSELOROPTICALMANOPERATIONS SPECIALISTOCEAN SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN – ANALYSTOCEAN SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN - MAINTAINER(CONVERTED TO LS)PHOTOGRAPHER’S MATEPATTERNMAKERPERSONNELMANAIRCREW SURVIVAL EQUIPMENTMANQUARTERMASTERRELIGIOUS PROGRAMS SPECIALISTSHIP’S SERVICEMAN(CONVERTED TO LS)SIGNALMANSONAR TECHNICIAN - SURFACESONAR TECHNICIAN - SUBMARINESTEELWORKERTORPEDOMAN’S MATEWEAPONS TECHNICIANUTILITIESMANYEOMAND-3

Pacific Area OPS Guide4. MARINE CORPS ABBREVIATIONS FOR ENLISTED RATES AND OFFICER RANKS:ABBREVIATION LONG TITLE PAY GRADE===============================================================PVT PRIVATE E-1PFC PRIVATE FIRST CLASS E-2LCPL LANCE CORPORAL E-3CPL CORPORAL E-4SGT SERGEANT E-5SSGT STAFF SERGEANT E-6GYSGT GUNNERY SERGEANT E-7MSGT MASTER SERGEANT E-81STSGT FIRST SERGEANT E-8MGYSGT MASTER GUNNERY SERGEANT E-9SGTMAJ SERGEANT MAJOR E-9WO WARRANT OFFICER W2-52ND LT SECOND LIEUTENANT O-11ST LT FIRST LIEUTENANT O-2CAPT CAPTAIN O-3MAJ MAJOR O-4LTCOL LIEUTENANT COLONEL O-5COL COLONEL O-6BRIG GEN BRIGADIER GENERAL O-7MAJ GEN MAJOR GENERAL O-8LT GEN LIEUTENANT GENERAL O-9GEN GENERAL O-15. MISCELLANEOUS ABBREVIATIONSABBREVIATION ITEM OR NAME===============================================================ADN AREA DIGITAL NETWORKAIS AUTOMATED INFORMATION SYSTEMALCOM ALL COMMANDSALNAV ALL NAVYAOR AREA OF RESPONSIBILITYASAP AS SOON AS POSSIBLEASW ANTISUBMARINE WARFAREAVAIL AVAILABLEAW AVIATION WARFARE SPECIALISTAWOL ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVEBCSTBEQBKSBNBOQBTRYCCCCENCICCLASSCMCCMCCMSCNOCOBROADCASTBACHELOR ENLISTED QUARTERSBROADCAST KEYING STATIONBATTALIONBACHELOR OFFICER QUARTERSARTILLERY BATTERYCOMMAND CAREER COUNSELORCENTERCONTENT INDICATOR CODECLASSIFICATIONCOMMAND MASTER CHIEFCOMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPSCOMMUNICATIONS MATERIAL SYSTEMCHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONSCOMMANDING OFFICERD-4

Pacific Area OPS GuideCOGARDCOMMCOMMAREACOMMOCOMPLCOMMPLTCPUDEPTDEPT HDDETDIVDIVODMSDONDUXEASTPACEFFENGEOMETAETCETDFLTCINCFMFFMFPACFOUOGHZGMFGMTHOSPHQIDNIMMEDINSTINSTRI/OJAGJCSKHZLANLANTLDOLOALUFLVMAAGMABMABSMACGMAFMAGCOAST GUARDCOMMUNICATIONCOMMUNICATIONS AREACOMMUNICATIONS OFFICERCOMPLETE, COMPLIANCECOMMUNICATIONS PLATOONCENTRAL PROCESSING UNITDEPARTMENTDEPARTMENT HEADDETACHMENTDIVISIONDIVISION OFFICERDIGITAL MESSAGE SWITCHDEPARTMENT OF NAVYDUPLEXEASTERN PACIFICEFFECT, EFFECTIVEENGINEEREND OF MESSAGEESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVALESTIMATED TIME OF COMPLETIONESTIMATED TIME OF DEPARTUREFLEET COMMANDER IN CHIEFFLEET MARINE FORCEFLEET MARINE FORCE PACIFICFOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYGIGAHERTZGENERAL MESSAGE FILEGREENWICH MEAN TIMEHOSPITALHEADQUARTERSINTERNATIONAL DIGITAL NETWORKIMMEDIATE, IMMEDIATELYINSTRUCTIONINSTRUCTORINPUT AND OUTPUTJUDGE ADVOCATE GENERALJOINT CHIEFS OF STAFFKILOHERTZLOCAL AREA NETWORKATLANTICLIMITED DUTY OFFICERLEAVE OF ABSENCELOWEST USABLE FREQUENCYLEAVEMILITARY ASSISTANCEMARINE AMPHIBIOUS BRIGADEMARINE AIR BASE SQUADRONMARINE AIR CONTROL GROUPMARINE AIR FORCEMARINE AIR GROUPD-5

Pacific Area OPS GuideMAGTFMARDIVMATCUMAUMAWMBOMCAFMCASMCRDMDSMEUMHZMILMOTUMSCMSGCENMSLMTMTBNMUFMWSGNAFNASNAVAIRESCENNAVDACNAVFACNAVRESCENNAVSTANCTSNDNNECNOSNRSNRMCNRTCNTCNTCCOICOODOPSPACPAOPARAPATRONPCSPLTQTRRADAYRAMRECONREFREGTREQRECENMARINE AIR GROUP TASK FORCEMARINE DIVISIONMARINE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL UNITMARINE AMPHIBIOUS UNITMARINE AIR WINGELECTRONIC MAIL BOXMARINE CORPS AIR FACILITYMARINE CORPS AIR STATIONMARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOTMARS DATA SYSTEMMARINE EXPEDITIONARY UNITMEGAHERTZMILITARYMOBILE TRAINING UNITMILITARY SEALIFT COMMANDMESSAGE CENTERMASTER STATION LOGMARINE TRANSPORTMARINE TRANSPORT BATTALIONMAXIMUM USABLE FREQUENCYMARINE WING SUPPORT GROUPNAVAL AIR FACILITYNAVAL AIR STATIONNAVAL AIR RESERVE CENTERNAVAL DATA AUTOMATION CENTERNAVAL FACILITYNAVAL RESERVE CENTERNAVAL STATIONNAVAL COMPUTER AND TELECOMMUNICATION STATIONNATIONAL DIGITAL NETWORKNAVY ENLISTED CLASSIFICATION CODENETWORK OPERATING SYSTEMNUMBERSNAVAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERNAVAL RESERVE TRAINING CENTERNAVAL TRAINING CENTERNAVAL TELECOMMUNICATIONSOFFICER-IN-CHARGEOFFICER OF THE DECKOPERATIONSPACIFICPUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICERPARAGRAPHPATROL SQUADRONPERMANENT CHANGE OF STATIONPLATOONQUARTERRADIO DAYRANDOM ACCESS MEMORYRECONNAISSANCEREFERENCEREGIMENTREQUESTRESERVE CENTERD-6

Pacific Area OPS GuideRFRIRLTRQRR/TRTBNRTCSECGRUSRFSSBSSCSSNTADTDYTELCOMTOFTRACENTRANSTRNGTRFVAVMAVMCVPRADIO FREQUENCYROUTING INDICATORREGIMENTAL LANDING TEAMREQUIRERADIOTELEPHONERECRUIT TRAINING BATTALIONRECRUIT TRAINING CENTERSECURITY GROUPSHIP REPAIR FACILITYSINGLE SIDEBANDSERVICE SCHOOL COMMANDSOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERTEMPORARY ASSIGNED DUTYTEMPORARY DUTYTELECOMMUNICATIONSTIME OF FILETRAINING CENTERTRANSPORTATIONTRAININGTRAFFICVETERANS ADMINISTRATIONMARINE ATTACK SQUADRONMARINE OBSERVATION SQUADRONPATROL SQUADROND-7

Pacific Area OPS Guide1. PURPOSEANNEX ETHE ELMER PROGRAMResearch has shown that the chief causes of dropout by new members isfrustration, confusion and a sense of being overwhelmed by therequirements of the Navy-Marine Corps MARS program without knowing how toget the answers. The Elmer Program, when used, may be a tool to overcomethese conditions.2. SCOPEThis program is instituted at the state or region level. In states orregions not having the resources available to initiate a formal ElmerProgram, an informal program can be organized. This program is voluntaryin nature for both the new stations and the experienced stations assignedas elmers.3. OBJECTIVEThis program is aimed at pairing new stations (tangos) with experiencedstations, who will assist them during the learning process. The elmersare expected to function as a point of contact, where new stations may getanswers to their questions in an informal way. Also, the elmer is asource of information as to the new member’s qualifications for regularmembership. Furthermore, the elmer’s comments and suggestions can helpguide and focus the new member’s training program.4. QUALIFICATIONSAny regular member can be asked to volunteer or function in the capacityof an elmer. Where formal appointments are not made, State Directors orconcerned stations within the same network may function as informalelmers.5. PROGRAMAny regular member can be asked to volunteer or function in the capacityof an elmer. Where formal appointments are not made, State Directors orconcerned stations within the same network may function as informalelmers.E-1

Pacific Area OPS Guide1. THE MARS DATA SYSTEMANNEX FMARS DATA SYSTEMThe MARS Data System has been replaced by the Army MARS sponsoredWinlink 2000(WL2K)system. Messages will be entered in the Winlink system asstandard 16-line formatted messages. The Winlink header of the message willcontain the email address (Winlink.org, navymars.org or personal emailaddress of each station appearing in the heading of the MDS formattedmessage. TO addees will be listed in the TO window and INFO addees will belisted in the CC window. A comma will be used to separate the individualemail addresses. If you do not know a stations email address, send themessage to the state Winlink mailbox. Addresses appear below.The subject line of the email header requires the following text://mars r/ as a minimum. The r is the precedence designator (r routine, ppriority, o immediate).2. WINLINK 2000 MDS FORMATTED MESSAGES3RD PARTY MESSAGE TO A STATE3RD PARTY MESSAGE TO A SHIPDE NNNØQOX 001R 042300Z SEP 1997 DE NNNØZLS 002FM MS JO DOE TABB CA/NNNØQOX SCA R 042301Z SEP 1997TO EM3 JOHN DOEFM MS JO DOE TABB CA/NNNØQOX SCA123 NORTH ST TO EM3 JOHN DOE AA/USS AVENGER AADALLAS TX 75200E-2 DIV214-456-1234 JOHN DOE AT AOL.COM* BTBTUNCLASUNCLAS(MESSAGE TEXT - UP TO 50 WORDS)(MESSAGE TEXT - UP TO 50 WORDS) BTBTNNNNNNNN*E-mail address optionalRECIPIENT’S ADDRESS UNKNOWNDE NNNØQOX 001R 042302Z SEP 1997FM MRS JOHN DOE GLENDALE CA/NNNØQOX SCATO NNNØNIG ALBTUNCLASPASS TO ORIGINATOR YOUR 021234Z SEP 97 SGT JOHN SMITHBTNNNNADMIN (MULTIPLE ADDEE MESSAGE)DE NNNØFUL 001R 042302Z SEP 1997FM NNNØGAC AZTO NNNØASZ GANNNØTQH AZINFO NNNØASE (ST)NNNØASE ONE (ST)F-1

Pacific Area OPS GuideNNNØASA VABTUNCLAS(MESSAGE TEXT - UP TO 100 LINES)BTNNNNNote: Speed of service objectives is defined in NTP 8(D), Paragraph632.3. ENTERING MDS FORMATTED PACIFIC AREA, REGION AND STATE BROADCASTSA. A Pacific Area broadcast with a FM line of NNNØASE (ST) or NNNØASE ONE(ST), a TO line of NNNØALL PACIFIC AREA and a subject line of PACIFICAREA BCST 01/03.B. A Region broadcast with a FM line of NNNØAS9 (ST), a TO line of NNNØALLREGION NINE and a SUBJECT line of REGION NINE BCST 05/03.Note: In the examples above the Pacific Area broadcast must be FMNNNØASE (ST) or NNNØASE ONE (ST).C. A state’s broadcast should be entered with a subject line “(state)STATE BCST 01/04.” For example, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA STATE BCST 01/04.D. Collective call signs that changed with the new multi.com are:1) NNNØALA: All Assistants to Navy-Marine Corps MARS Area Directors.2) NNNØALD: All Navy-Marine Corps MARS Area Directors.3) NNNØALR: All Navy-Marine Corps MARS Region Directors.4. AREA, REGION AND STATE DESIGNATORSNNNØASANNNØASBNAVNNNØDOMNNNØNCSNAVY-MARINE CORPS MARSMDS ROUTESSTATE REGION AREA(NOASA)CT (SNE) (NOGAX)MA (SNE) (NOGAX)ME (NNE) (NOGAV)NH (NNE) (NOGAV)RI (SNE) (NOGAX)VT (NNE) (NOGAV)REGION ONE (NOAS1)NJ (N0GBG) REGION TWO (NOAS2) NORTHEAST(NOASI)NY (NNY, SNY) (NOGBJ)DC (MDE) (NOGAW)DE (MDE) (NOGBG)MD (MDE) (NOGAW)PA (NOGCP)REGION THREE (NOAS3)F-2

Pacific Area OPS GuideVA (NOGCB)WV (NOGCD)AL (NOGAA)FL (NOGAL)GA (NOGAM)KY (NOGAT)MS (NOGBA)NC (NOGBL)SC (NOGBS)TN (NOGBU)PR (NOGCR)VIIL (NOGAP)IN (NOGAQ)MI (NOGAY)MN (NOGAZ)OH (NOGBN)WI (NOGCE)AR (NOGAD)LA (NOGAU)NM (NMW) (NOGBI)OK (NOGBO)TX (ETX, NMW, STX)(NOGBW) (NOGBI),(NOGBY)REGION FOUR (NOAS4)REGION FIVE (NOAS5)REGION SIX (NOAS6)CENTRAL(NOASG)SOUTH (NOASF)IA (NOGAR)KS (NEK) (NOGBD)MO (NOGBB)NE (NEK) (NOGBD)MT (NOGBC)ND (SND) (NOGBT)SD (SND) (NOGBT)CO (CWY) (NOGAG)WY (CWY) (NOGAG)UT (NOGBZ)CA (NCA, SCA)(NOGAE),(NOGAF)AZ (NOGAC)NV (NOGBE)HI (NOGAN)GU (NOGCM)WA (NOGCC)OR (NOGBP)ID (NOGAO)AK (NOGAB)REGION SEVEN (NOAS7)REGION EIGHT (NOAS8)REGION NINE (NOAS9)REGION TEN (NOAS0)PACIFIC(NOASE)F-3

Pacific Area OPS Guide5. STATES IN NAVMARCORMARS.Here is the routing scheme that allows traffic to be sent to any State, allstates in a Region or Area, and ALL.NNN0AL - ALNAVMARCORMARS (ALL STATES IN ALL AREAS LISTED BELOW)- NNN1N - NORTHEAST AREA (ALL STATES IN REGIONS 1, 2 AND 3)- NNN1R - REGION 1 (ALL STATES IN REGION 1)NNN1AV - NNE, NNN1AX - SNE, NNN1CY - ICELAND- NNN2R - REGION 2 (ALL STATES IN REGION 2)NNN2BG - NJ, NNN2BJ - NNY, NNN2BK - SNY- NNN3R - REGION 3 (ALL STATES IN REGION 3)NNN3AW - MDE, NNN3CB - VA, NNN3CD - WV, NNN3CP - PA- NNN5C - CENTRAL AREA (ALL STATES IN REGIONS 4 AND 5)- NNN4R - REGION 4 (ALL STATES IN REGION 4)NNN4AA - AL, NNN4AL - FL, NNN4AM - GA, NNN4AT - KYNNN4BA - MS, NNN4BL - NC, NNN4BS - SC, NNN4BU - TN,NNN4CG - CU, NNN4CR - PR- NNN5R - REGION 5 (ALL STATES IN REGION 5)NNN5AP - IL, NNN5AQ - IN, NNN5AY - MI, NNN5AZ - MNNNN5BN - OH, NNN5CE - WI- NNN6S - SOUTH AREA (ALL STATES IN REGIONS 6 AND 7)- NNN6R - REGION 6 (ALL STATES IN REGION 6)NNN6AD - AR, NNN6AU - LA, NNN6BI - NMW, NNN6BO - OKNNN6BW - ETX, NNN6BY - STX, NNN6CZ - CZ- NNN7R - REGION 7 (ALL STATES IN REGION 7)NNN7AR - IA, NNN7BB - MO, NNN7BD - NEK- NNN9P - PACIFIC AREA (ALL STATES IN REGIONS 8, 9 AND 10)- NNN8R - REGION 8 (ALL STATES IN REGION 8)NNN8AG - CWY, NNN8BC - MT, NNN8BT - SND, NNN8BZ - UT- NNN9R - REGION 9 (ALL STATES IN REGION 9)NNN9AC - AZ, NNN9AE - NCA, NNN9AF - SCA, NNN9AN - HINNN9BE - NV, NNN9CJ - JA, NNN9CM - GU, NNN9CO - OA- NNN0R - REGION 10 (ALL STATES IN REGION 10)NNN0AB - AK, NNN0AO - ID, NNN0BP - OR, NNN0CC - WAF-4

Pacific Area OPS Guide1. INTERNETANNEX GTELECOMMUNICATIONSAdvanced Communications and Technology includes the Internet, E-mail, andthe World Wide Web (WWW). Details on the use of e-mail and the WWW inNavy-Marine Corps MARS can be found in Annex M of NTP 8(D).2. NATIONAL WEB SITEThe National Navy-Marine Corps MARS web site is: http://navymars.org.3. PACIFIC AREA WEB SITEThe Pacific Area web site is: http://navymars.org/pacific.4. REGION WEB SITESAny region is permitted to have a web site with the approval of the RegionDirector.A. The Region Eight web site is: http://navymars.org/pacific/reg8.B. The Region Nine web site is: http://navymars.org/pacific/reg9.C. The Region Ten web site is: http://navymars.org/pacific/reg10.5. STATE WEB SITESAny state is permitted to have a web site with approval by the StateDirector.6. GENERAL INFORMATIONA. All area, region and state web sites must conform to the restrictionsdelineated in Annex M of NTP 8(D).B. Assistant to the Pacific Area Director for Telecommunications (FIVE) isresponsible for the design and maintenance of the Pacific Area web siteand for providing guidance to the web masters of the region and stateweb sites.C. Trial members will not be given the user ID and password for access tothe protected areas of any Navy Marine-Corps MARS web site and will notbe allowed to use the navymars.org e-mail system.D. All region and state web sites in the Pacific Area that have passwordprotected web pages shall use the same password as is used for thenational web site.7. NAVYMARS.ORG E-MAIL ACCOUNTSA. MEMBER ACCOUNTS - All members are encouraged to establish their ownnavymars.org e-mail accounts using the format nnn0xxx@navymars.orgwhere xxx is the member’s MARS call. The member can actually use thisaccount for his/her e-mail or he/she can have the account forwarded tohis/her primary e-mail address. The appropriate form on the NationalWeb Site should be used to request the account. State, Region and AreaFives can assist when needed. For a password the member will use theuniversal Pacific Area password: patemp. If a member changes his/herpersonal e-mail address or internet service provider, then the member’sforwarding account at navymars.org must be changed to reflect the newe-mail address.G-1

Pacific Area OPS GuideB. STAFF ACCOUNTS - Staff accounts for area, region and states are alsoencouraged. Each staff account will be set up to forward to theassigned member’s personal navymars.org account. For example, theaccount nnn0ase1@navymars.org is set up to forward tonnn0ehg@navymars.org. Similarly, the account for nnn0as9-1@navymars.org will forward to nnn0ghc@navymars.org.C. ESTABLISHMENT OF STAFF ACCOUNTS - NNNØASE FIVE will establish the staffaccounts for the Area and the Region Directors, or his/her designatedregion five will establish the accounts for the region staff.Similarly, the State Director, or his/her designated state five, willestablish the accounts for the state staff. In the event that a staffposition is vacant, that account will be set up to forward to therespective Director over that position to prevent an un-received orunanswered email.D. PACIFIC AREA “ECOM ALERT” EMAIL LIST – NNNØASE TWO and NNNØASE FIVEhave established three regional navymars.org email accounts(R8ECOM@navymars.org, R9ECOM@navymars.org, and R10ECOM@navymars.org)that will forward emails received by it to all members in that Regionwho hold a navymars.org personal account. The purpose of the account isto provide a rapid means of alerting all NMCM members in the Regionwhen any member anywhere in the Region has issued an ACTUAL EVENT EEI.This service is restricted to use during actual events only. Exerciseand/or drill messages will not be sent to this email account. See PAOGAnnex C, Para 8.D. for additional information. If deemed necessary,multiple region notifications may be made by send the alert to two ormore region accounts.G-2

Pacific Area OPS Guide1. TRAINING PROGRAM OVERVIEWANNEX HTRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONSThe Pacific Area Training Assistant, NNNØASE FOUR, has the responsibilityof overseeing the training program for all regions, states and stationswithin the Pacific Area. To achieve these goals, NNNØASE FOUR is chargedwith the responsibility of insuring that all regions are conductingsimilar training. He/She will also review the Pacific Area OperationsGuide and each Region’s Training Guide to insure that the minimum standardof training is in compliance with this OPS GUIDE.2. TRAINING PROGRAM OBJECTIVEA. It is the objective of the Pacific Area Training Program to provide anenvironment:1) wherein each level fits seamlessly into the next larger level;2) wherein the Pacific Area fits seamlessly into the overall scheme ofNavy-Marine Corps MARS;3) which affords every station the opportunity to advance as far ashe/she wishes, based on their individual abilities; and4) to continue the tradition of Navy-Marine Corps MARS, being the bestof the best.B. The success of the area training program is predicated on two basicfacts:1) All material presented is accurate.2) All regions and states are presenting the same material to allstations.C. There is latitude in the Methods of Instruction (MOI), but there is nolatitude in the accuracy of the material being presented.3. TRAINING PROGRAM SUMMARYA. NNNØASE FOUR will issue Area Training Broadcasts on a quarterly basis,identifying subjects to be covered by regional training during thefollowing quarter.B. The Regional Training Assistant will formulate a training program,which insures that all required training material is covered.C. Regional Training Assistants will use their discretion in establishingthe Regional Training Program using whatever training methods have beenshown to be most effective in that region.D. NNNØASE FOUR shall review all region-training plans to insure adequatecoverage of required topics.4. BASIS OF TRAININGAll material presented shall be based on NTP 8(D) as modified byCHNAVMARCORMARS Broadcasts, this Pacific Area OPS Guide and Pacific AreaBroadcasts. Regions and states may add information in addition to thesesources that is appropriate to that region/state, but not in conflict withthem.H-1

Pacific Area OPS Guide5. INITIAL TRAINING PROCEDURES FOR TRIAL (NEW) MEMBERSThe key to the success of Navy-Marine Corps MARS starts with the trainingreceived by all trial members. All trial members will start off with a Tattached to their assigned call sign (e.g., NNNØAAAT). Notice that the Tis not in parentheses, is not preceded by a dash or a slant but isactually the eighth character of the call sign. Successful completion ofthe following by all trial member stations must be completed prior toapproval for full membership in the Navy-Marine Corps MARS program:A. Specific on-the-air training via trial member training nets.B. Successful completion of correspondence courses indicated on the NavyMARS web site.C. Each trial member shall serve as net control on a state or regiontraffic net at least once.D. Meet the minimum required participation requirements of NTP 8(D) forregular members.E. Other requirements as deemed appropriate by Region and/or StateDirectors, which are unique to that region/state.6. TRIAL MEMBER PROCESSINGTrial member processing. Upon notification by whatever means that anindividual wishes to apply for individual membership in Navy-Marine CorpsMARS, the State Director will initiate the standard procedures found inNAVMARCORMARS Instruction 5000.1E and NTP 8(D).A. The State Director shall notify Chief NMCM, the Area Director, AreaAssistant for Personnel Administration, the Region Director andappropriate State and/or Region Training Staff by message of theacceptance of a trial member. The message will indicate the trialmember’s Navy-Marine Corps MARS call sign. Caution: State Directorswill not release personal information regarding trial members to thosewithout authority to receive such information. Upon receipt of the newmember’s mailing address, the Area Director will mail the member thePacific Area Training CD which contains all the training material thatthe new member will need to satisfy the above training requirements.B. The State Director may appoint an experienced station to function as an“Elmer” for the trial member station. The State Director will stronglyencourage the new member to begin completing the MARS Radio OperatorCourse (MOC) as soon as he/she receives the Training CD.C. Trial members should be strongly encouraged and assisted in acquiringdigital communications capabilities, especially AMTOR and PACTOR.However, their inability to do so does not preclude full membership.D. When officially notified by message of the satisfactory completion oftraining by the authorized State or Region training staff, the StateDirector shall ensure that all other requirements are met (e.g.,possession and operation on frequencies of HF radio, participation,familiarity with state nets, etc.) and then shall promptly process amessage to Chief NMCM with info to the Area Director and RegionDirector recommending acceptance of the trial member to regularmembership. The State Director shall then inform the trial member bymessage that the “T” may be removed from his/her call sign. The StateDirector need not wait for a response to his/her recommendation to dropthe “T”, but should do it concurrent with the recommendation.H-2

Pacific Area OPS GuideE. Incoming Navy Marine-Corps MARS members have a large spread in previousexperience, from the newest Technician Amateur radio operator to themost experienced retired Navy or Coast Guard Radioman or InformationTechnician. Region and State Directors, and their training staff, willinform all trial member stations that the training program is a selfpacedprogram with a minimum 90 day trial period. Acceptance is basedupon demonstrated performance and a willingness to participate.However, according to NTP 8(D), training must be completed in no morethan four months. After four months the State Director shoulddetermine the problem and either start the training over or recommendthe trial member for termination.7. CORRESPONDENCE COURSESAll members will be afforded the opportunity to participate in U. S. NavyCorrespondence Courses in accordance with NTP 8(D). The courses requiredfor NMO-3 are available on the national website, www.navymars.org. Anymember may download the course and complete it. To obtain credit fordesignation NMO-3, the answer sheets will be sent to NNNØASE FOUR, whowill act as the grader for all stations in the Pacific Area for thecourses required for NMO-3. If the candidate passes the courses withscores as defined in NTP 8(D), NNNØASE FOUR will send a message to theState Director with info to the Area and Region Directors and the Regionand State FOURs. This message will indicate the grades and the commentthat these meet the criteria of NTP 8(D). The State Director will checkthat the candidate meets all the other requirements of NTP 8(D). If so,send a message to the Area Director with info to the Region Director andthe Area, Region and State FOURS certifying that the candidate has met allthe requirements for the appropriate designation and recommending that thecandidate be so designated. NNNØASE FOUR will remain alert to monitorthat the designation is made in a reasonably short period of time. If itis not, NNNØASE FOUR will dispatch messages to find out why and attempt tocorrect the situation. If the candidate fails to obtain a passing gradeon any of the required courses, the grades for all the courses will besent back to the candidate only. The candidate will be encouraged to resubmitthose courses, which have not been passed.8. CONTINUING TRAINING FOR ALL HANDSNavy-Marine Corps MARS, as with any organization, can never be stationary.We are either training and moving forward, or losing contact with thechanges taking place and falling behind. There is one condition which weall try to resist, the condition of change. Only through a comprehensivetraining program can we insure that all members are aware of the currentrequirements of Navy-Marine Corps MARS.9. RESPONSIBILITYThe Pacific Area Director, through the Region Directors, State Directors,volunteer appointees and NCSs, are responsible for the administration of aproductive training program, which provides as an effective communicationsteam in his/her area. The Area Director may opt to delegate some or allof this authority to the Area Training Assistant (NNNØASE FOUR). Liaisonand direct discussions among the directors is encouraged, but the overallresponsibility for the Pacific Area Training Program rests on the PacificArea Director.H-3

Pacific Area OPS Guide1. GENERALANNEX IAPPROVED APO/FPO NUMBERSA. This Annex contains a list of overseas Military Post Offices Zip CodeAlignment for which message traffic can be accepted for transmissionvia MARS.B. Paragraph 6 identifies the proper traffic Routing Indicator used by theNavy-Marine Corps MARS National Data Network (NDN).2. RESTRICTIONSA. Messages can be accepted for transmission via MARS to overseaslocations, only if they are addressed to a Military Post Office usingthe correct Zip Code Alignment.B. Messages handled by MARS for Military Post Office addresses arerestricted to those sent by or addressed to U.S. Military, AmericanEmbassy, U.S. Military Mission, U.S. Attaché or U.S. Governmentpersonnel or their dependents.3. MOBILE MILITARY UNITSMessages addressed to Military Post Office numbers 095XX, 96613, 96426,3409X or 96698 are destined for Marine Mobile Units and US Navy Ships.4. ZIP CODE ALIGNMENTThe following is a list of the current Zip Code Alignment, which becameeffective for the military postal system on 15 July, 1991.A. ZIP CODE ALIGNMENT - EUROPE APO(or FPO) AE 09xxxCOUNTRY/AREA ZIP RANGES:090 - 092 GERMANY093 CONTINGENCY094 UNITED KINGDOM095 SHIPS (ATLANTIC)096 ITALY, SPAIN097 OTHER EUROPE098 MIDDLE EAST, AFRICAB. ZIP CODE ALIGNMENT - AMERICAS APO/FPO AA 34xxxCOUNTRY/AREA ZIP RANGES:340 AMERICAS EXCEPT CONUS, CANADAC. ZIP CODE ALIGNMENT - PACIFIC APO/FPO AP 96xxxCOUNTRY/AREA ZIP RANGES:962 KOREA963 JAPAN964 PHILIPPINES965 OTHER PACIFIC966 SHIPS (PACIFIC)I-1

Pacific Area OPS Guide5. ROUTING INDICATORSThe following list is promulgated as a general guide for the routing ofrecord traffic destined for the MARS National Data Network (NDN).A. REGIONSB. OVERSEAS AREASThe Region indicators are given in Annex F of this OPS Guide.NOGCG - CUBANOGCJ - JAPANNOGCM - GUAMNOGCO - OKINAWANOGCY - ICELANDNOICE - ANTARCTICANOGCI - PHILIPPINESNOGCK - KOREANOGCN - DIEGO GARCIANOGCR - PUERTO RICONOGCZ - PANAMAI-2

Pacific Area OPS Guide1. INTRODUCTIONANNEX JINTEROPERABILITYWith the increased emphasis on interoperability and flexibility inNavy-Marine Corps MARS operations, the office of Assistant to the Directorfor Interoperability and SHARES Coordinator (formerly TEXN) has been reestablishedand re-emphasized. General duties of Area, Region and StateFIFTEENS are summarized in NTP 8(D), Paragraph 224.2. AREA LEVELAt the Pacific Area level, this office is designated as NNNØASE FIFTEEN.3. REGION LEVELAt the Region level, this office is optional and at the discretion of theRegion Director. It is suggested, however, that it be filled as an aid tothe Area and State FIFTEEN positions.4. STATE LEVELAt the State Level, it is REQUIRED that this office be filled as themajority of the practical hands-on activity will be concentrated at thestate level.5. GENERAL DUTIES AT STATE LEVELA. Coordinate with their local MARS (Army and Air Force) servicecounterparts and SHARES operators to establish mutual rapport andunderstanding of net operations and protocols. (Note: SHARES membersrepresent many Federal agencies.)B. Obtain and disseminate within their respective state memberships thelocal state net schedules and details for Army and Air Force MARSoperations.C. Obtain and disseminate as in 5.B. above applicable operating proceduresfor joint operations.D. Obtain local SHARES station contacts for interface as may be requiredfor cooperative operations and disseminate this information to theapplicable state membership.E. Keep appropriate State, Region and Area Directors as well as Area andRegion Fifteens informed of all information and related activities.6. GENERAL GUIDELINESA. Navy-Marine Corps MARS stations are not permitted to participate inother MARS service ECOM Exercise or Training nets without invitationfrom the sponsoring service and permission of their own chain-ofcommand.1) Invitations to participate from other service MARS authorities willbe directed to the appropriate NMCM State Director or theappropriate NMCM Region Director or the NMCM Area Director.2) If the affected area director (State, Region or Area) chooses toallow his members to participate, he will promulgate a broadcast oran all hands MDS message informing his members of theexercise/training particulars. The message will be each member’sJ-1

Pacific Area OPS Guideauthorization to participate in the activity unless his/herprivileges have been interrupted by previous disciplinary actions.B. Stations will use Navy-Marine Corps MARS procedures as much as possibleat all times.C. The receiving station is responsible for translating/converting otherservice messages into Navy-Marine Corps MARS format before placing themessage onto the NMCM system. Procedures for proper cross-filingmessages with Army and Air Force MARS are shown in NTP 8(D), Paragraphs654 and 655.D. When on other services' nets, listen, learn and follow applicableprocedures being used.J-2

Pacific Area OPS Guide1. GENERAL INFORMATIONANNEX YREGION NINENORTHERN AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BOUNDARIES BY ZIP CODEA. The following information is provided to indicate the areas ofresponsibility for the Northern California (NCA) and SouthernCalifornia (SCA) State Directors.B. The two areas are divided by the use of the Postal Zip Code 93600. TheZip Code 93600 and all Zip Codes below this number are located in SCA.The Zip Code 93600 and all Zip Codes above this number are located inNCA. There are some Zip Codes that fall in the Northern Californiaarea that are numbered below the 93600 Zip Code. These Zip Codes arelisted as follows:ALPHABETICAL ORDERCITYZIP CODE=================================================ALPAUGH 93201ARMONA 93202AVENAL 93204BENTON 93512BIG PINE 93513BISHOP 93512, 93514, 93515BRADLEY 93426BRIDGEPORT 93517CALIFORNIA HOT SPRINGS 93207CAMP NELSON 93208CARTAGO 93549CHALFANT 93514CHALFANT VALLEY 93514COALINGA 93210CORCORAN 93212, 93282CROWLEY LAKE 93546DARWIN 93522DUCOR 93218EARLIMART 93219EXETER 93221FARMERSVILLE 93223GOSHEN 93227HANFORD 93230, 93231, 93232HURON 93234INDEPENDENCE 93526IVANHOE 93235JUNE LAKE 93529KAWEAH 93237KEELER 93530KETTLEMAN CITY 93239LATON 93242Y-1

Pacific Area OPS GuideLEE VINING 93541LEMON COVE 93244LEMOORE 93245, 93246LINDSAY 93247LITTLE LAKE 93542LONE PINE 93545MAMMOTH LAKES 93546OLANCHA 93549PIXLEY 93256PORTERVILLE 93257, 93258POSEY 93260RICHGROVE 93261SAN ARDO 93450SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK 93262SHOSHONE 92384SPRINGVILLE 93208, 93265STRATFORD 93266STRATHMORE 93267SWALL MEADOWS 93514TECOPA 92389TERRA BELLA 93270THREE RIVERS 93271TIPTON 93272TULARE 93274, 93275VISALIA 93277, 93278, 93279, 93291, 93292WAUKENA 93282WOODLAKE 93286NUMERIC ORDERZIP CODE CITY=====================================92384 SHOSHONE92389 TECOPA93201 ALPAUGH93202 ARMONA93204 AVENAL93207 CALIFORNIA HOT SPRINGS93208 CAMP NELSON, SPRINGVILLE93210 COALINGA93212 CORCORAN93218 DUCOR93219 EARLIMART93221 EXETER93223 FARMERSVILLE93227 GOSHEN93230 HANFORD93231 HANFORD93232 HANFORD93234 HURON93235 IVANHOE93237 KAWEAH93239 KETTLEMAN CITYY-2

Pacific Area OPS Guide93242 LATON93244 LEMON COVE93245 LEMOORE93246 LEMOORE93247 LINDSAY93256 PIXLEY93257 PORTERVILLE93258 PORTERVILLE93260 POSEY93261 RICHGROVE93262 SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK93265 SPRINGVILLE93266 STRATFORD93267 STRATHMORE93270 TERRA BELLA93271 THREE RIVERS93272 TIPTON93274 TULARE93275 TULARE93277 VISALIA93278 VISALIA93279 VISALIA93282 WAUKENA, CORCORAN93286 WOODLAKE93291 VISALIA93292 VISALIA93426 BRADLEY93450 SAN ARDO93512 BENTON, BISHOP93513 BIG PINE93514 BISHOP, CHALFANT, CHALFANT VALLEY, SWALL MEADOWS93515 BISHOP93517 BRIDGEPORT93522 DARWIN93526 INDEPENDENCE93529 JUNE LAKE93530 KEELER93541 LEE VINING93542 LITTLE LAKE93545 LONE PINE93546 MAMMOTH LAKES, CROWLEY LAKE93549 OLANCHA, CARTAGOY-3

Pacific Area OPS Guide1. INTRODUCTIONE-MAIL TO SHIPS PROGRAMA. Former Region Five Director, ITC Patrick Leach, in seeking ways toincrease traffic handling opportunities for state nets, recognized thatmany of the younger sailors were not financially sophisticated enoughto have computer terminals and Internet/e-mail access in their homes.While they were onboard their ships/stations, they usually had accessto e-mail services, but it was of no use to them without the companioncapability at home.B. Chief Leach devised a system using an International Digital Network(IDN) Mailbox (MBO) to accept/pass MARS Data System (MDS) messagesdirectly to/from the ships and area Digital Network (ADN) via NNNØMRQMBO. Also, Internet e-mails from the Navy-Marine Corps MARS NationalWeb Site would be forwarded to the IDN station.C. The MARS Winlink System has replaced the above referenced MDS and thusthe emails from the National Web Site are sent to the IDN Reps mailboxvia Winlink vice the MDS. The basic procedures are the same as before.D. The program is made up of two separate groups referred to as TechnicalRepresentative (TECH REP) and International Digital Network Rep (IDNREP). Because the two groups operate independently, there is anadministrative manager assigned to each group who is responsible formaking month-end reports and training and scheduling duties ofindividual members.2. TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE SECTIONThe TECH REP section of the program utilizes members that are located inthe general area of naval stations. While these members are not requiredto be members of the IDN REP section, many of the TECH REPs are active inboth sections. Some of the IDN REPs cannot participate in this sectionbecause they are not located adjacent to naval installations.A. MINIMUM STATION CAPABILITIESA member wishing to participate in this section of the e-mail to shipsprogram must live and/or have access to a naval installation. He/Shemust be capable of:1) Accessing the MBO system via AMTOR or PACTOR.2) Accessing the Internet and having a personal e-mail account.B. TECH REP DUTIES1) As scheduled by the TECH REP section manager, the member willparticipate in informational presentations about the e-mail to shipsprogram to ship/station personnel, Ombudsmen, families of shipscompany, and military support organizations. These presentationsmay be done as an individual or with a team of TECH REPs.2) As an individual, or part of a team of TECH REPs, the member willprovide informational pamphlets to naval stations, ships, andmilitary support organizations, by various methods of distribution.3) TECH REPs are also responsible for developing worldwide e-mailaddress resources for deployed military units and ship/squadronstandard e-mail address formats to be used by IDN REPs. Inconjunction with IDN REPs, they help keep that e-mail addressY-4

Pacific Area OPS Guideinformation current and develop e-mail message formats for messagesto ship/shore station leadership and family members.3. INTERNATIONAL DIGITAL REP SECTIONA. The IDN REP section consists of at least seven stations that performIDN REP duties at least one day of the week. The assignment generallyis a twenty-four hour per day assignment (0000-2359 local). ALTREPsmay be assigned to each duty day also. Due to the special nature ofthe operation, only trained, authorized stations may participate inthis program. Training and assistance is available to all IDN REPsthrough a special web page on the Region Nine Web Site.1) MINIMUM STATION CAPABILITIES.To participate in the program, a member must have a station capableof:a. Accessing one or more Winlink RMS (Pactor or Packet)stations on aregular basis.b. Ability to access the Internet with an email client.c. Consistent availability to perform at least one twenty-four hourduty assignment per week.2) IDN REP DUTIESa. IDN REP duties consist of picking up MARS Winlink IDN mailboxmessages from any Winlink RMS and converting them to an emailformat and, using your personal email account, forwarding them tothe ship(s)/Station(s).b. At the end of the month, each IDN REP must send a speciallyformatted frequency usage report to the IDN REP section managerso that he/she can consolidate the reports from all IDN REPs andforward a monthly report to National.Y-5

Pacific Area OPS GuideMARS WINLINK OPERATIONS IN REGION NINE1. MARS WINLINK OVERVIEWA. In 2008, Winlink 2000 replaced the AA4RE MBOs that provided NMCM withlong-haul message distribution/delivery. Winlink has been providingradio access to the Internet for yachts and land mobile stations formany years. The Internet is in fact the backbone for the system whichservices Amateur Radio as well as MARS.1) Winlink is made up of four Common Message Switches (CMS) located inWashington, DC; Halifax, Nova Scotia; Perth, Australia; and SanDiego, Ca. These CMSs talk to each other constantly on the Internetand share message and other data. When one receives a message, itautomatically forwards a copy of it to all the other CMSs. Thus,when a user connects with any CMS, his messages will be availablefrom that CMS. When the user downloads the message – which is alsodone automatically by his terminal program – the CMS will delete themessage and inform all the other CMSs that the message has beendelivered and they can delete their copy of it.2) To access the CMSs by radio, a user would connect with a RadioMessage Switch (RMS) that is connected to the Internet at all times.The RMS, upon accessing by the user station, will access one of theCMSs and check for traffic for the user. The user may have manyaddress accounts that are all checked at the same time. Any trafficavailable will be automatically downloaded and stored on the user’scomputer.a. RMSs can be HF Pactor stations that generally operate on fivefrequencies which it scans looking for calls from user stations.The station remains on each frequency for approximately 5 secondslistening, so when a user station is calling, it might take 20 to25 seconds to get a connect with the station.b. An RMS might also be a VHF/UHF Packet station. The Packetstations can be accessed by the use of digipeaters and numerousother VHF/UHF systems available.3) There are two user TNC programs to use for accessing the RMSs andCMSs. The most popular and simplest is Airmail.a. Airmail will provide an interface between most of the presentlyavailable TNCs and the station radio. It will also provideaccess to the Internet. The other program is Paclink.b. Paclink also interfaces with the radio(s) and, if there is noradio connection available, it will connect to the Internet.Paclink does not include an email client as Airmail does, but itdoes work with your present email client (Internet Explorer,Microsoft Outlook, Thunderbird and others). It will also work ona Local Area Net (LAN) so that many computers in the facility mayaccess the Winlink system.Y-6

Pacific Area OPS Guide2. WINLINK OPERATIONSA. Because of the nature of the Winlink system, a new standard operatingprocedure (SOP) has had to be devised for retrieving traffic frommailboxes. There are two types of users on the system. There is theuser checking his/her own mailbox for traffic and there is the user whois acting as a traffic rep and checking the state’s mailbox. Theprocedures are somewhat different for each.1) A user checking his own mailbox simply needs to connect to any RMS inthe handshake (mailbox to mailbox) mode using his own call sign and,on connect, traffic for his station will be downloaded to his computerand the stations, when done, will disconnect. Downloaded traffic isnot retained on any of the CMSs or RMSs once it has been downloaded.You get only one shot at it!2) A user checking the state’s mailbox must be careful that he is theassigned traffic rep for the day that he is checking into the mailbox.He must also use the state mailbox’s call sign or designator. As soonas he connects, any existing traffic will be downloaded as above, andhe will be responsible for delivery of that traffic. Once thedownload is complete, the RMS tells the CMS to delete the traffic andit tells all other CMSs to delete the traffic from the system. Theonly known copy of the message that now exists is in the user’scomputer.3) In light of the above facts, no station is allowed to access thestate’s mailbox unless he is performing traffic rep duties for a netthat he is assigned to or substituting for such a member. He may onlycheck in to the mailbox on his duty day. He must use extreme cautionnot to accidentally log onto an RMS/CMS using the state mailbox’s callsign. It would be best if he and all other traffic reps maintainedtow incidences of Airmail – one for checking into the RMS/CMS for hispersonal mail and one for checking into the RMS/CMS for his state’smailbox traffic.Y-7

Pacific Area OPS Guide1. GENERALANNEX ZREGION TENPARTICIPATION AND NET ACTIVITY REPORTINGA. The Director of the Pacific Area has approved the material in thisAnnex. Where this Annex specifically differs from the rest of thePacific Area OPS Guide, this Annex takes precedence in Region TEN.Otherwise, the rest of the OPS Guide applies.B. NTP 8(D) participation reporting procedures have been replaced by anautomated system. This system emphasizes:1) “capturing keystrokes” as early in the reporting process aspossible,2) using a computer program to extract data from a teletypewriter proforma Naval Message to create inputs to a database, and3) to extract data from the database creating monthly reports.C. The individual member submits participation reports for participationtime other than activity on an HF net (PARTREPOTHER). The NCS for eachregion/state net is responsible for submitting a Net ParticipationReport (PARTREPNET) and a Net Activity Report. The NCS of Pacific Areanets follow the procedures for reports in Chapters 5 and 6. [Notes:The phrase “time other than activity on an HF net” means the same asthe phrase “off-air-time” used in the rest of the Pacific Area OPSGuide. Examples are in Chapter 6, Paragraph 1.A.1). The “Net ActivityReport” is called the “frequency usage report” in the OPS Guide.]D. The Director's Assistant for Participation (NNNØASØ THIRTEEN) receivesregion/state net reports and makes monthly reports to NNNØASE THIRTEEN.See Chapter 6, Paragraph 1.A.2) for crediting HF net participation,including doubling time for some activities.E. The Region TEN reporting period runs from the first day of the monththrough the last day of the month. Members with reportingresponsibilities will submit reports no later than 48 hours after theend of the occasion of the report. If circumstances dictate, reportsmay be submitted by mail versus message.2. REPORTING BY INDIVIDUAL MEMBERIndividual members are responsible for reporting other forms of MARSparticipation (off-air-time). The activity should be reported by message toNNNØASØ THIRTEEN using the PARTREPOTHER pro forma message as shown in FigureZ-1.3. REPORTING BY NET CONTROL STATION (NCS)A. Participation ReportNCS are responsible for reporting net participation of members on eacharea, region or state net. Region/State net participation will bereported by message to NNNØASØ THIRTEEN using the PARTREPNET pro formamessage as shown in Figure Z-2. The call sign of the Traffic repZ-1

Pacific Area OPS Guidestation(s) shall be listed by the NCS of the called net. NCS ofPacific Area nets will follow the procedures of Chapters 5 and 6.B. Net Activity Report (Frequency Usage Report)The NCS is responsible for reporting net activity (time, frequency use,and message count). Region/State net activity will be reported bymessage to the respective Net Manager using the message format as shownin Figure Z-3. (NMCMR-7 Form 2093/1 Part II is not authorized foruse.) NCS of Pacific Area nets will follow the procedure of Chapters 5and 6.4. REPORTING BY NET MANAGERMonthly, Region/State Net Managers will submit a compilation of netactivity as reported by NCS to NNNØASØ THREE, using the message format asshown in Figure Z-4. Reports are due to NNNØASØ THREE no later than the5th day of the ensuing month. Net Managers of Pacific Area nets willfollow the procedures of Chapters 5 and 6.Emission DesignatorsSCD - Single Channel Data (RTTY, AMTOR, PACKET, SSTV, FAX)SSB - Single Sideband; VoiceFM - Frequency Modulated Telephony (VHF)R (DTG)FM _________ __ Your call sign (ST)TO NNNØASØ THIRTEEN (ST)UNCLASPARTREPOTHER Codeword for report typeA. YYMM Year and month of reportB. HH VHF participation time in whole hours(figure zero if no time is reported)C. HH “OTHER” participation time, includingECOM monitoring in whole hours(figure zero if no time is reported)D. LLL Abbreviated call sign of reporting memberE. Explanation of time, if desiredBTFigure Z-1 - Format for PARTREPOTHER MessageZ-2

Pacific Area OPS GuideR (DTG)FM NNNØ___ (ST) Call sign of NCS reportingTO NNNØASØ THIRTEEN (ST)BTUNCLASPARTREPNET Codeword for report typeA. FLFL Net designatorB. YYMMDD “ZULU” date of netC. HH Time of net duration in whole hoursD. LLL Abbreviated call sign(s) of NCSE. LLL Abbreviated call sign of tfc rep station–leave blank if no tfc rep station, butinclude E (space)F. LLL LLL Abbreviated call signs of net participants-NCS/tfc rep station repeated. List noArmy/AF TEXN stations. Include militaryauspices stations.BTFigure Z-2 - Format for PARTREPNET MessageR (DTG)FM NNNØ___ (ST) Call sign of NCS reportingTO NNNØ___ (ST) Call sign of Net ManagerBTUNCLASSUBJ: NET ACTIVITY REPORTA. FLFL Net designatorB. FFF Freq DesignatorC. XXX Emission designatorD. YYMMDD “ZULU” date of netE. HH Time of net duration in whole hoursF. MM Number of messages handled during netG. Comments, if anyBTFigure Z-3 - Format for NET ACTIVITY REPORT MessageZ-3

Pacific Area OPS GuideR (DTG)FM NNNØ___ (ST) Call sign of Net ManagerTO NNNØASØ THREE (ST)BTUNCLASSUBJ: MONTHLY NET ACTIVITY REPORTA. FLFL Net designatorB. FFF Freq designatorC. XXX Emission designatorD. YYMMDD YYMMDD Inclusive “ZULU” dates of reportE. HH Total time of net duration in whole hoursF. MM Total number of messages handled duringreporting periodG. DD Total number of days in month net was calledH. Comments, if anyBTFigure Z-4 - Format for MONTHLY NET ACTIVITY REPORT MessageZ-4