Welcome to the D13 Navigation Systems Page.

The Prevention (Marine Safety) Department, Navigation Systems Division program encourages the checking of every Federal Aid to Navigation by any Auxiliarist at any time. Nothing restricts any member from checking a Federal Aid and reporting any observed discrepancies to the Coast Guard. “Qualified Auxiliarists and their facilities are authorized assignment to duty to support and augment the Coast Guard Aids to Navigation (ATON) Program. Auxiliarist may assist and support ATON Units in servicing Federal Aids after receiving proper Coast Guard training.” (Excerpted from Chapter 2, Section B.3 Aids to Navigation of the Auxiliary Manual.)

Each Auxiliarist is encouraged to check each Federal Aid to Navigation that they pass while underway on an OPFAC. Provision is provided to take credit for your underway time and for all your activity in AUXDATA, whether or not you find a discrepancy.  Checking aids to navigation can be a year-round Auxiliary program in Districts 13 and is extremely rewarding. Generally, you need access to an OPFAC to participate in this program. New members are encouraged to join their local Auxiliary Navigation Systems Team. Your skill, knowledge, and desire to make a contribution to a worthy endeavor are all that is needed. 

Information for reporting ATON discrepancies can be found here.

Resources are below.