NS-PN06 WEB-BASED PATON SYSTEM TRAINING GUIDE- This guide provides the latest screen-by-screen information on the operation of the Web-Based PATON Systemused in First Northern. It takes you through the initial registering process to the verification of the private aid and the report to the ANT Chief. This training tool deals with the on-line system that is accessed with your home personal computer. You will need an access code to use this system and you must be AV Qualified to perform verifications on private aids. AVCs are encouraged to work with a current and qualified AV. These AVs will show you how to perform the on-line PATONs tasks. However, be sure to not SUBMIT any reports.

NS-PN07 NON-PERMITTED PATON REPORT- Use this form to report multiple non-permitted private aids. Note that without the owner’s name and a means to contact the owner, the Coast Guard is at a loss to contact anyone to submit a permit application for the aid.

NS-PN08 US COAST GUARD AID TO NAVIGATION MANUAL – CHAPTER 5 – Non Coast Guard Maintained Aids - Read this information about private aids as excerpted from the Coast Guard Aid to Navigation Manual.

NS-PN09 - PATON Patrol Operations Guide

NS-PN10 ON SCENE OPERATION PRESENTATION - This presentation which is a summary of the tasks that will help you prepare more accurate verification reports. This presentation also provides graphics showing the proper maneuvering techniques for compensating for wind and current.

Uscg Pqs Packets

NS-PN11 REPORTING YOUR NAVIGATION SYSTEM ACTIVITY TO AUXDATA

Coast Guard Facility Inspector Pqs Study Guide List

ONLINE 7030 ACTIVITY REPORT MISSION - INDIVIDUAL -Use this on-line form to fill out your mission hour form in order to receive Auxiliary recognition for your PATON work in AUXDATA. Use mission category 31 for PATONs and e-mail your report to your IS Staff Officer. The overall impact of the Auxiliary Private Aid to Navigation Program depends on this input to the AUXDATA System. Please take the time to make these important reports. Notethat there are direct links to this 7030 report built into the 7054 AV Verification Report and the Bridge Database to save you time making these important reports to AUXDATA.

If the Private Aid to Navigation Program interests you, talk to your FSO-NS or SO-NS about becoming AV-Aid Verifier qualified. Upon qualification as an AV, each year you will be assigned specific PATONs to verify. After you have registered on the Web-Based Paton System, you will be assigned an access code for the system for reporting via the on-line PATON system.

Checking Private Aids to Navigation is usually a seasonal activity in First Northern. Generally, you need an OPFAC-Operational Facility to verify the floating aids. However, there are many PATONs that can be verified all year long and from the shore, such as, Swim Buoys and Regulatory aids.