AUXACN (AuxNav)
AUXACN Manuals and Power Point Slides:
Auxiliary Coastal Navigation (AUXACN) - manuals and power point slides (edirectory password required)
AUXACN - Auxiliary Coastal Navigation
AUXACN, the Auxiliary Navigation Specialty course, prepares a member to become a genuine asset to the Flotilla's operations activities. The AUXACN course covers coastal navigation and embraces two basic concepts - location and direction - and three basic disciplines - dead reckoning, piloting and electronic navigation.
You can achieve success as an AUXACN Specialist by passing a two part closed book, proctored examination with a score of 75% or better. The first half, Part A, covers the theory; the second half, Part B, requires actual chart work to demonstrate a firm grasp of the material.
This web page was developed to aid the trainees enrolled in Division 22's AUXACN course. Offered below is supplemental information, which is not intended to replace the course manual.
Course schedule (Download attachment)
Skills:
How to use Dividers and Parallel Rulers
Identifying Aids to Navigation
Nautical Miles and Statute Miles
Taking Bearings on a Small Boat by Bill McNiel
Using Navigation Plotting tools
Reference:
Coast Guard Navigation Standards Manual
Bowditch -The American Practical Navigator - Downloadable
U.S. Coast Guard - Navigation Center
Tools:
Manuevering Board - (Download attachments)
Tide Table Worksheet for predicting tide at any time - (Download attachment)
Current Table Worksheet for predicting tidal current - (Download attachment)
Videos:
USCG AUX - Virtual Classroom: Online quiz for AUXNAV-A