comdtinst m16114.32c - U.S. Coast Guard

Part 3 – Station Operations
CHAPTER 9
Aids to Navigation Units
Introduction
This chapter provides the basic format for a standard organization of a
Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Team (ANT). It also sets forth the
minimum requirements for organizing, administering, and operating Aids to
Navigation Teams. This format should be modified only when necessary to
meet individual ANT requirements.
N OTE
ANTs have varied sizes and structures. This Chapter serves as a suggested model of
how to distribute the tasks, as well as a general guide to the structure of the ANT.
The OIC shall promulgate the organization manuals for their Aids to
Navigation Team. The first section shall cover any general principles
desired, including the mission of the Aids to Navigation Team and any other
general information appropriate to the scope of the chapter. The second
section shall cover department organization and detailed duties. The third
section shall cover watch organization as developed for the Aids to
Navigation Team. The fourth section shall cover the system of unit orders
and instructions. Additional sections are authorized as necessary.
Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Teams shall be organized and operated in
accordance with the basic principles contained in References (i) and (ww).
In this Section
This section contains the following information:
Section Title See Page
A Training 3-92
B Mission Requirements and Limitations 3-95
C Command Cadre
3-96
D Duties and Responsibilities 3-97
E Aids to Navigation Team Watch Organization 3-106
F Duty Section Organization 3-108
3-91