Encl (2) to COMDTINST 16500.16A
service federal aids with complex signal/power systems such as lighthouses, complex
range lights, RACONs, etc.
d.
ATON units may employ only "NE" qualified Auxiliarists to assist or support them in
servicing federal aids to navigation in the following areas:
(1) Independent service of those minor federal aids to navigation as directed by ATON
unit.
(2) Assist ATON unit personnel with routine servicing of any federal aid to navigation.
(3) Assist underway Coast Guard boats and cutters in servicing any federal aid to
navigation.
(4) Augment and assist an ATON unit with communications, administration, and
watchstanding.
e.
District commander (oan) or any ATON unit may employ only Auxiliary operational
facilities (surface or aircraft), or the Auxiliarist's privately-owned vehicle, to facilitate the
servicing of federal aids to navigation. Which form of conveyance is authorized depends
upon the type of aid and its location. "NE" certified Auxiliarists need not be on board the
Auxiliary operational facility when "NE" qualified active duty Coast Guard personnel are
on board. Any Auxiliary facility employed to perform an aids to navigation mission must
have prior operational designation, be crewed, and be equipped per the Auxiliary
Operations Policy Manual, COMDTINST M16798.3 (Series).
f.
District commander (oan) or the appropriate ATON unit must ensure that only Auxiliary
resources, properly trained and qualified under the guidelines of this instruction, are
employed in servicing and supporting federal aide to navigation.
3.
ORDERS AND ASSIGNMENT TO DUTY.. Issuing orders and assignment to duty shall be
per the Auxiliary Operations Policy Manual, COMDTINST M16798.3 (Series).
a.
A Coast Guard unit desiring to employ an Auxiliary operational facility to perform a
mission must issue orders to an Auxiliarist, using the Auxiliary Patrol Order form.
b.
Auxiliarists performing missions not requiring an Auxiliary operational facility should be
issued orders using the standard Coast Guard order form or by being placed by name on
the unit's work schedule.
c.
Auxiliarists assigned to perform aids to navigation missions using privately-owned
vehicles and/or
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