Encl (1) to COMDTINST 16500.16A
(a) Overgrown foliage and to be sure that the aid is visible from the waterway
throughout its intended arc of visibility.
(b) Rusting or rotting sections and inspect the connection hardware of the structure.
(c) Guys and, if any, that they appear visually snug and are secured properly.
(d) Where possible, the condition of foundations - is it satisfactory? Is it suffering
from erosion damage or weather deterioration?
(15) Describe normal components of any private aid to navigation in the area of
operations.
4.
VERIFICATIONS. Auxiliarists are authorized to verify the following types of private aids.
(a) Buoys - Verify the type, color, characteristics (if lighted), markings (i.e., retro-
reflective material, numbers, letters, etc.)
(b) Lights - Verify the characteristics, color, sectors (if any), and rhythm.
(c) Daybeacons - Verify that the type, size, color(s), marking(s), retro-reflective
material, and location are as authorized. Verify that the supporting structure
appears to be sound and capable of supporting the aid.
(d) Fog Signals - Verify that the type and characteristic are as authorized.
(e) Shore-based Aids - Verify that the supporting structure appears to be sound and
capable of supporting the aid and equipment installed. Check for overgrown
foliage and that the aid is not obscured from the waterway in its intended arc of
visibility.
NOTE::: Auxiliarists shall not verify any aid to navigation without the proper
training and subsequent tasking by the Coast Guard.
5.
Check List For Verification Missions.
a.
Materials.
(1) Copy of approved Private Aids to Navigation Application (CG-5254) as amended.
(2) District provided private aids to navigation list.
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