COMDTINST 16500.16A
commanders are authorized to employ qualified Auxiliarists in all phases of the Coast Guard's
Aids To Navigation Program consistent with this instruction. Qualified members of the
Auxiliary may assist or support ATON units in servicing federal aids as well as being tasked to
verify position and characteristics of private aids to navigation.
6.
PROCEDURES. District commanders shall:
a.
Establish appropriate procedures to administer Auxiliary participation in the Coast Guard's
Aids To Navigation Program per reference (a) and to ensure that only qualified
Auxiliarists are assigned duty, under orders, in this program per reference (b).
b.
Authorize ATON units to employ an Auxiliarist in any capacity within the scope of this
instruction, consistent with their qualifications and capabilities, as necessary to meet
mission demands.
c.
Ensure each participating Auxiliarist receives the proper training and that they maintain
the qualifications necessary to participate in the Coast Guard's Aids To Navigation
Program.
d.
Provide each Auxiliarist participating in the Coast Guard's Aids to Navigation Program
with a copy of this instruction.
7.
FORMS/REPORTS. This program requires the use of either the Aids to Navigation Report
form (CG-5474(AUX)), which may be ordered through normal channels from the Auxiliary
National Supply Center (ANSC), or the form approved by district commander (oan) as
indicated in each enclosure.
/s/ J. A. CREECH
Acting Chief, Office of Navigation
Safety and Waterway Services
Encl: (1)
Guide for Using the Coast Guard Auxiliary to Verify Private Aid to Navigation.
(2)
Guide for Using the Coast Guard Auxiliary to Assist or Support Coast Guard ATON
Units in Servicing Federal Aids to Navigation.
NON-STANDARD DISTRIBUTION:
Coast Guard Auxiliary
All "AV" qualified Auxiliarists
All Flotilla Commanders
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