The Navigation Systems (NS) staff has been working very hard to make the AUX-) C-School a meaningful experience for you. You will be introduced to a lot of new NS Program material during the two and a half days of instruction. The NS Program Training Guides have been updated along with the associated forms and worksheets. The focus of the NS Program is on accuracy, quality and professionalism. You be introduced to many new techniques that support these programs, goals at this school.
Orders:
Your order information is sent to your local DIRAUX during May for preparation and forwarding of the orders to you. Since the DVC-PN does not receive a copy of each person’s orders, do not contact the DVC-PN looking for status. Your local District DIRAUX, (Director of Auxiliary) staff prepares the actual orders you will receive. You should contact that office if you have any questions about your orders or travel.
Travel:
As your order will state, you MUST use ADTRAV 1-(855)-576-4781 for making reservations for your travel arrangements. You should fax a copy of your orders to ADTRAV 1-(888) 225-2884 once you make your travel arrangements.
The ATON C-School starts on time at 0800 on Friday 16 June, so you should plan your travel to arrive at Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown the day before. The C-School will be completed at 1200 on Sunday 18 June. You must attend all sessions so schedule your travel accordingly. Travel to and from the school will be in civilian clothes.
Uniform of the Day:
The uniform for Tuesday and Wednesday will be Tropical Blue with your Garrison Cap, not the Combination Cap, no individual Flotilla Ball Caps. No uniform will be required for Thursday. When the uniform is required it will be worn in a military manner at all times. You will represent the Coast Guard wherever you go. If you must use your cell phone, stop and stand off to one side of the road. Please review the proper wearing and grooming required when wearing the Auxiliary Tropical Blue uniform by checking chapter 10 of the AUXMAN. If you are in slightest doubt, ask one of the instructors.
ATON C-School Schedule:
The program schedule link is on the ATON C-School main page. You will receive over 25 hours of instruction over the 2 ½ days. All four of the NS programs will be presented, along with a possible offsite visit. You are required to download some forms and study guides from this site as part of this class. See the link on the ATON C-School main page for instructions. The latest revisions will be available on this website closer to the date. You will need to familiarize yourself with the following information before arriving at the school:
· Copy of the 2011 Navigation Systems PQS.
· ATON: Federal Short Range Aid to Navigation Program.
· PATON: Private Aids to Navigation.
· BAP: Bridge Administration Program.
· CU: Chart/Coast Pilot Updating Program.
There will be minimal paper handouts at the C-School. It is important that you print out copies of the documents described in the C-School syllabus. Use of laptops is encouraged; however, there will be limited wall plugs in the classroom. Each student will receive a CD that contains all of the new Navigation Systems program documents, forms and study guides that are presented at the school.
Expectations:
As a graduate of the ATON C-School, you are expected to become a leader in the NS program in your District. You are encouraged to hold higher NS staff positions in the future. Upon completion of this course, you will have been exposed to the latest information on each of the four NS programs. It is important to the overall success of the National NS Program that you pass this information on the members in your District and that you take the lead in the implementation of the new program forms and features. You are the future of the Aid to Navigation Program.
If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact the AUX-06 C-School Coordinator.
