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Navigation Systems Division

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!

 

 

20 JAN 2009 - NOTICE: Update on Federal Short Range Navigational Documents

The following new materials have been added to the sites library for download as a PDF.

NS-AN01 – Federal Short Range Aids to Navigation Program Handout – explains the Federal Short Range Aids to Navigation Program, use of the Study Guide and other materials

Download NS-AN01

NS-AN02 – Federal Short Range Aids to Navigation Study Guide
 

Download NS-AN02

NS-AN03 – ATON Kit –Abridged version of the Study Guide
 

Download NS-AN03

NS-AN04 – 7054 Aid to Navigation Report
 

Download NS-AN04

NS-CU07-Vertical  and Horizontal Error Calculator Download NS-CU07

NS-Training PowerPoints NS05-NS09
 

Download NS-PPTs

NS-AN10 – Aid Observation Worksheet
 

Download NS-AN10


 

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Bridge Lighting Manual

 

Hyperlinks to Page Content and Related Pages

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

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

Last Updated:  12 Jan 2010