text: Got this email today from the EC of the Islip ARES/RACES net. Greatings,It is imperative that you read the information below . Given the current world situation it looks like war is now inevitable. Please make every attempt to make tonight’s Islip net and the county net.W2UVPhilip JacobsEC Islip RACES/ARES A representative of the New York State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Office of Interoperability Emergency Communications stated that in light of current world events that all RACES operators should obtain capability to operate on 60 meters. The emergency frequencies are: 5332, 5348, 5358.5, 5373, and 5405 khz. Rusty KE2PWNYS RACES net manager Message for all RACES/ARES groups. Today’s national security threat environment has never been higher. A directive from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs in Operations directs all DOD Regions to reliably expand their global HF/VHF/UHF enterprise network through active partnerships with civilian agencies and other amateur radio clubs and stations.Your group/club/stations have been recognized as a reliable potential partner for DOD Army Region 2 AMARS. Your participation will ensure a resource for the dissemination and collection of DOD mission critical information during a “bad day” event or COMEX.Your time commitment will be minimal, but your impact will be substantial if called upon.If your group/club/stations are interested in participating, Army Region 2 AMARS will simply connect with you via voice communications during a local/club net for the purpose of exchanging DOD information per orders.It will be a simple communication intending to demonstrate that Region 2 AMARS knows how, when and where to connect with your group in an actual emergency event.Your group/club/stations are a critical component for DOD contingency operations in a “bad day” event.There is an upcoming Region 2 AMARS exercise starting 4-13-22 and ending on 4-19-22. Region 2 AMARS would like to connect with your group during this exercise during one of your nets.Note that Region 2 AMARS is not interested in taking over your net, running your net or tying up valuable time. We will check in using an amateur call sign, ask a simple question, get the answer, and secure.If you are interested in being a part of this exercise and network, all Region 2 AMARS needs is very basic information in order to connect during a net.The name of your club/organization:What day of the week is your net:What time is the net:What primary frequency/PL tone is used for the net:A Region 2 AMARS member will contact you to discuss your part in this DOD directive.We thank you in advance for your support!Kenny KlepperUS Army Region 2 AMARSCivil Affairs OfficerKD2SJF