Federal Register #USA-2026-HQ-0364

Army Seeks Public Comment on Reinstatement of MARS Information Collection

The Department of the Army, under the Department of Defense, is seeking public comment on the proposed reinstatement of the Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS) information collection: - Government Buyer: - Department of the Army (Department of Defense) - Responsible for Army MARS program management - Purpose and Scope: - Reinstatement of Army MARS Form 1 information collection - Used to evaluate eligibility of civilian applicants for Army MARS membership - Collects contact information and FCC Amateur Radio Callsigns - Supports verification of valid amateur radio licenses - Enables processing of membership and background investigations for security clearances when required - Ensures geographic dispersion of radio network operators and compliance with federal radio spectrum authorizations - Data is securely maintained for program updates and annual contact verification - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are involved; this is not a procurement of products or services - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on information collection for program eligibility and management - Security clearance background checks may be initiated as needed - Ongoing maintenance of data for annual verification and program updates

Description

The Department of the Army announces the proposed reinstatement of a public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. The collection involves the Army Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS) Application to evaluate the eligibility of civilian applicants wishing to join the Army MARS. The information collected includes contact details and FCC Amateur Radio Callsigns, used to verify licensing, process membership, and initiate background investigations if necessary. The data supports the geographic dispersion of radio network operators and is maintained securely for program updates and contact verification. Comments are invited on the necessity, utility, burden, and ways to improve the information collection process.

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