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Practical and classroom training leading to qualification as an Aids To Navigation verifier and qualification as a Staff Officer of Aids To Navigation. The primary responsibility of this officer position is to conduct chart updating patrols, verification of private aids to navigation, and the prompt reporting of discrepancies in ATONS and to inform flotilla members of all developments. The SO-NS will also maintain close liaison with District Staff Officer of Aids to Navigation (DSO-NS). This officer should also establish and maintain close contacts with the local USCG unit for the purpose of establishing and maintaining Auxiliary ATON patrols and rendering assistance to USCG for emergency ATON servicing. This officer must cooperate with other agencies in chart updating, submit special investigation reports, participate in any required Auxiliary operations seminars, develop and supervise training programs for other ATON verifiers, and other duties as outlined in the Auxiliary Member Manual and Flotilla Procedures Manual.

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