Software

MSC Software

Military Standard Communications (MSC) software suite, also known as MARS Standard Communications software suite is available to current MARS members.  Army MARS Auxiliarists are required to utilize this software to perform MARS related mission essential tasks.

(Member developed software, such as the MS-DMT software modem is provided below, scroll to the end of this page)

Background

There is no readily available Amateur Radio or MARS member developed software that is suitable for MARS members to perform the mission related tasks under the current conditions required of the MARS program.  

The MSC software listed here is licensed to the US government, is provided by HQ Army MARS for use by MARS members, and it is required to perform the complete mission related tasks required of AMARS members.   The MSC suite supports the entire end-to-end workflow of MARS.  This software is modular in design, includes modules which are capable of performing data collection and consolidation functions, and may appear to be more complex if all modules are loaded at once by a new user.   It is recommended that new users load only those modules that are necessary, and add modules that support new workflow when required.

Source code for an example terminal application and radio modem interface is included the folders below .

Disclaimer

This software is intended for privately owned Information Systems, or stand alone Information Systems.  A Certificate of Net-worthiness (CON) and certification through the DoD Risk Management Framework, (RMF) is not required for this application.  This is licensed software and is not available to the public.  The software packages are encrypted to control access to the licensed parties.  Most software intended for MARS members requires DoD Encryption Wizard and the appropriate passphrase.  

No warranty or suitability for any purpose is intended or implied.  Use at your own risk.

direct link: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/1y_VgbSzxtgBgK8IYXyySe7Bi3SCbrh10