download a complete copy of NTP-8 (D) - Navy-Marine Corps MARS

NTP 8(D)responsible for MARS operations in the regions within theirassigned areas. With the exception of member personnel matters,MARS area directors are responsible for the administration andoperation of the MARS program within their assigned areas.221. AREA DIRECTOR CRITERIAThe area director appointment is voluntary and thereforemilitary orders, per se, cannot be enforced. However, it isreasonable to assume that the individual accepting the appointmentwill have no compunction against fulfilling the duties andcarrying out the responsibilities of the position. This is ahighly responsible position; therefore, the followingqualifications are desirable:a. Have been a member of the MARS program for at least fouryears.b. Have a General class or higher amateur radio licenseissued by the FCC.c. Have a broad background of experience in radiocommunications, and be thoroughly familiar with the mission,functions, and operations of the MARS program.d. Be particularly skillful in dealing with others.222. AREA DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIESEach MARS area director is directly responsible to Chief,NAVMARCORMARS, for the proper administration and operation of theMARS program within the assigned MARS area with duties as follows:a. Maintain and operate a MARS radio station, capable ofoperating on all MARS frequencies assigned to the area in order tofacilitate program administration.b. Monitor and supervise area MARS networks in order toensure compliance with established procedures and frequencytolerances.c. Coordinate and implement MARS frequency assignments.d. Establish and disestablish MARS radio networks necessaryto conduct area-wide training and emergency communications.2-4