Neither ARES nor RACES membership is required to
join the DRT. DRT members are expected, whenever possible,
to be active participants in their local emergency
communications group (ARES, RACES, other - if available)
and continue to support the activity, training and
emergency communication needs of their local ECom
organization.
One unique requirement for DRT responders is the fact that
they must have the life skills equipment necessary to live in
a primitive field-camp environment (see "Equipment" in the
navigation bar).
DRT members serve as liaisons between their local organization
and the DRT. As such, they share and exchange training, emergency
preparedness and operational information between the two groups.
DRT applicants may be required to pass a background check.
Many local, state, and federal agencies require a background check
(ex. County RACES, Red Cross, Etc.). Such information as social
security number, address, and legal name may be requested by such
organizations. DRT will require only such information as required
to become a member of CO ARES.
(See ARRL:
http://www.arrl.org/FandES/field/pscm/sec1-ch1.html#3).
Members must make a firm commitment of time and energy to support
DRT operations, whenever necessary, and be ready to deploy at
a moment's notice to anywhere in the state.
DRT members must complete the required training (see navigation
bar) within one year following application.
DRT members must have/acquire the required equipment (see
navigation bar) within one year following application.
New members will be designated
as "Trainees" until they meet all the basic membership
requirements. As trainees, they will be asked to deploy if the
team is activated -- and support DRT missions -- but will generally
be paired with other members in support operator roles. If the
trainee hasn't fulfilled the required membership requirements
at the end of a year, their application will be sent to the Policy & Membership
Group for review.