USCG Auxiliary Prevention Department Pages

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 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
NS-AN02 – Federal Short Range Aids to Navigation Study Guide
NS-AN03 – ATON Kit –Abridged version of the Study Guide
NS-AN04 – 7054 Aid to Navigation Report
NS-CU07-Vertical and Horizontal Error Calculator (.XLS Format)
NS-Training PowerPoints NS05-NS09 (zipped folder)
NS-AN10 – Aid Observation Worksheet

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Hyperlinks to Page Content and Related Page

Overview: Aids to Navigation Chart Updating Program

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National Aids to Navigation and Chart Updating Study Guide**

CGAUX Aids to Navigation Program** (See Below)

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 authorized Red Bouy assignment to Green Bouy duty 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.

The "National Aids to Navigation and Chart Updating Study Guide**" is out of print and outdated but it is now online in Adobe Acrobat™ format. Considerable effort is planned during 2007 to bring this publication up to date.
NOS Chart Updating Form (ANSC 7037 NOAA-77-5) is a multi-part form. In order to use this form, you must print it out and enter the data manually.
The Aids To Navigation Report (ANSC 7054 CG-5474) is also a multi-part form. In order to use this form, you must print it out and enter the data manually. An ANSC 7030 AUXDATA Report - Activity must be submitted to get AN activity credit in AuxData.

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

Last Updated: 26 Aug 2010