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If you are looking for information about Aids to Navigation programs in the Auxiliary you are at the right resource.  We are assembling links to both the U.S. Coast Guard and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service information web sites.  Our goal is to make this web site a one stop source for all you who may want information about the National Aids to Navigation program.

We also have links to our unique programs for Auxiliarists like our National “C” school, our cooperative Chart Updating program (CU and SCF) with NOAA and our newly revitalized Bridge Administration Program (BAP).

If you are interested in our ATON, PATON, CU-Chart Updating, SCF-Small Craft Facility Updating, and
BAC-Bridge Administration Program, welcome aboard!

Frank J. Larkin,  DVC-MN

ATON C-School Graduating Class 2006

Congratulations to the 2006 AToN C-School Graduates!

 

NEW!

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Bridge Lighting Manual

 

Hyperlinks to Page Content and Related Pages
 

2008 C-School: AUX ATON and Chart Updating
(AUX-06)

AUX ATON C-School -- Course Description, Application Process, and Logistics

Overview: Aids to Navigation Chart Updating Program

Chart 1

National Aids to Navigation and Chart Updating Study Guide**

 

 

 

CGAUX Aids to Navigation Program**  (Outside Site)

NOAA Charts (Outside Site)

USCG Navigation Center (Outside Site)

Bridge Lighting Manual (2008)

 

Documents, Bulletins and Links

 

2008 C-SCHOOL: AUX ATON AND CHART UPDATING (AUX-06)

Course Code:

501065

Duration:

4 Days

How To Apply:

Send Trng Requests to: Regional DIRAUX through the Flotilla Commander

Prerequisites:

Attendees must be recently assigned as Flotilla Staff Officer - ATON/CU, Staff Officer - ATON/CU, or Division Staff Officer - ATON/CU. This training is not refresher training. Alternative training is available through District ATON program managers. COMDT (G-OCX) must approve all waivers. Only one class convening scheduled per year. Applicants MUST have an internet e-mail account capable of receiving attachments to benefit most from this training, therefore, the e-mail address must be included in Block #22 of the Short-Term Resident Training Request prior to approval. No civilian contractors are authorized to attend.

Special Info:

Logistics and Travel Arrangements

Purpose

Provide overview training in the fundamental operation of Federal Aids servicing by Auxiliarists, emphasis on private aids to navigation program, and NOAA chart updating program.

Convening Dates

Facility Name

Start Date

End Date

Session #

CG TRACEN YORKTOWN

6/6/2008

6/8/2008

 

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Overview: Aids to Navigation Chart Updating Program: Qualified Auxiliarists and their facilities are authorizedRed Bouy assignment to Green Bouyduty to support and augment the Coast Guard's Aids to Navigation  program.  This includes verifying the location and characteristics of private aids to navigation (PATONs), after qualifying as an AV--Aid Verifier. Auxiliarists may assist and support Coast Guard units in servicing Federal aids after receiving proper Coast Guard training.  Auxiliarists may also help the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the US Army Corps of Engineers in updating nautical charts and publications. Training is available in all five Auxiliary Aids to Navigation Programs - ATON - Federal Aids, PATON - Private Aids, BAP - Bridges, and SCF - Small Craft Facility Updating.

Note:  The maintenance and upkeep of lighthouses is one of the lesser known tasks of Coast Guard Auxiliarists.

 

Photo's from 2007 ATON C School: Below is a sampling of photo's.  Use link below to view all.

Link to all photo's

 

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