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May 30th 04, 05:58 PM
Len Over 21
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In article ,
(Steve
Robeson K4CAP) writes:
Subject: MARS IS "Amateur Radio".
From:
(Len Over 21)
Date: 5/29/2004 5:48 PM Central Standard Time
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In article , Leo
writes:
The FACTS are that MARS needs those civilian operators to make the
program work.
Actually, no.
Actually, yes.
Withdrawl of Amatuer assets would result in an overall loss that would
cripple the program. Without those participants there'd be nothing to be
"affiliated" with.
MARS never worked with "amatuer assets." :-)
You've never read DoD Directive 4650.2 (21 Nov 03) have you?
MARS was never created, implemented, or directed to be a PART
of regular military tactical or strategic communications. It was
created - essentially - for morale and public relations activities, a
link between civilians and military. Over the years the role of MARS
has shifted from the morale and
PR
aspect to being a "go-between"
between established military communications and government
emergency and aid agencies.
No Amatuer Radio = No MARS.
Again, MARS never worked with "amatuer radio." :-)
Your original assertion was (see thread title) "MARS is amateur
radio."
That original assertion is WRONG.
MARS is (obviously) MILITARY.
MARS was originally created BY the military. It exists today on its
own as organic with the military structure and can function by
itself. The 2002 exercise of Grecian Firebolt over four weeks back
two years ago proved that.
You try to backpedal by changing your assertion that "No amateur
radio = no MARS." That too is WRONG.
MARS hasn't had the word "amateur" in its acronym since 1948.
The FCC didn't create MARS nor does it regulate it. Department
of Defense authorizes MARS (see Directive 4650.2).
It really is THAT simple.
Yes, what I've explained IS simple...but you REFUSE to accept
reality outside your imagination. Twice, really, first in the original
assertion and then in the revised form, both of which are incorrect.
You stubbornly insist you are right, almost in outrage (once again
misspelling "amateur" twice, as done in previous postings).
That's a sign of a disordered mind (along with refusal to accept
reality and constant displayed sociopathy). Get mental help.
LHA / WMD
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