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

Part 3 – Station Operations
Chapter 9 – Aids to Navigation Units
Section A. Training
Introduction
A.1. Unit
Functions
The core element of every Aids to Navigation Team’s organizational
structure is the Discrepancy Response Crew. Each Aids to Navigation
Team’s organizational structure should be designed to support and develop
the Discrepancy Response Crew capability to perform assigned missions.
The primary functions of Aids to Navigation Teams is the servicing of, and
correcting discrepancies to, assigned lights, daybeacons and buoys, and
include the following:
(01) TRAINING. Provide essential training for boat crews, and other
operations support personnel for the safe and effective execution of
assigned duties.
(02) MAINTENANCE. Accomplish scheduled maintenance and limited
repairs for assigned boats and equipment, and perform general
housekeeping for unit boats and facilities.
(03) OPERATIONS. Successfully execute assigned Coast Guard
missions in a safe and effective manner.
Training, maintenance, and operations requirements vary from Aids to
Navigation Team to Aids to Navigation Team.
A.2. Standard
Unit
Organization
A.2.a. Factors
The standard organizational structure for all Aids to Navigation Teams shall
consist of the Command Cadre and Discrepancy Response Crew.
Factors affecting the makeup of the Aids to Navigation Team Command
Cadre and Discrepancy Response Crew shall include:
(01) District mandated mission and boat readiness requirements.
(02) Size of the Aids to Navigation Team and local conditions (e.g.
personnel allowance, Discrepancy Response Crew requirements,
number and type of boats assigned, distance to the parent command,
and other factors).
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