1	A Quick Introduction to ARES Or, this has nothing to do with the god of war
2	Some Definitions ARES: Amateur Radio Emergency Service Part of the American Radio Relay League Field Services Branch RACES: Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service Defined in Part 97 (§97.407) of the FCC regulations
3	Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) ARES was started in 1935 It consists of licensed amateurs who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment for communications duty in the public service when disaster strikes Every licensed amateur, regardless of membership in ARRL or any other local or national organization, is eligible for membership in ARES
4	Amateur Radio Emergency Service (con’t) The only qualification, other than possession of an Amateur Radio license, is a sincere desire to serve. Because ARES is an amateur service, only amateurs are eligible for membership. The possession of emergency-powered equipment is desirable, but is not a requirement for membership. Page 1, Public Service Communications Manual. http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/pscm/sec1-ch1.html
5	Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) Created to prevent abuse of Amateur Radio Operators in 1954 Operators MUST be registered with a civil defense organization (local, county, state, federal) Restrictions on which stations you can talk to when activated as a RACES station Communications MUST be specifically authorized by the civil defense organization served §97.407(a)-(e)
6	What ARES Offers (The SOS Model) Structure Organization Support
7	SOS - Structure Local ECs create a local and regional response plan for events Cohesive frequency structure for use during events (emergency or otherwise)
8	SOS – Organization Members of ARES know where the fall on the organization chart and can better assimilate into other existing organizations (e.g., ICS/NIMS) ECs structure call-ups and deployments in an efficient fashion that best utilizes manpower and location
9	SOS - Support No team has to work alone. Manpower can be requested from surrounding jurisdictions Regional organizations can be called on to support ARES activities and ARES can be called on to support their activities
10	Not A Member? Talk to your local EC (http://www.ncacdc.com/) Talk to local ARES members Sign-up today!