Encl (1) to COMDTINST 16500.16A
(3) As necessary, current edition of Light List for the area.
(4) Current edition, corrected, largest scale chart of the area in which the private aids to
be verified are located.
(5) Equipment to determine aid's position (i.e., compass, pelorus, hand-held compass,
sextant, rangefinder, radar, LORAN-C, GPS, dGPS etc.).
(6) Stopwatch to determine light rhythm and characteristics.
(7) Aids to Navigation Report form (CG-5474(AUX)) or the locally generated form
approved by the district commander (oan).
(8) Camera is optional but encouraged.
b.
Records.
(1) CG-5474(AUX)) forms or district approved forms for each private aid on the
assignment list.
(2) The CG-2554 form for each private aid on the assignment list (become thoroughly
familiar with each record). Cross check each CG-2554 with assignment list, current
edition chart, and the Light List for the area.
c.
Verification Procedure.
(1) Board or climb an aid only with the approval of the district commander (oan).
(2) Enter private property to verify a private aid only after following the district
procedures for gaining authority to access the property where the private aid exists.
(3) Compare the characteristics of each private aid with those listed on the approved CG-
2554 as amended and with the parameters listed in paragraph 4.
(4) Note any discrepancies on the CG-2554 and a CG- 5474(AUX) or the district
approved form.
(5) Repair, change, or the repositioning of a private aid is the responsibility of the owner
of the aid.
(6) Submit forms and reports per paragraph 7.
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