Last updated: 15 March 1999
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INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
The following material on the classification and associated reporting procedures applies to all aids, private or Coast Guard, and to bridge lighting systems unless stated otherwise.
Discrepancies should always be reported unless the Auxiliarist is absolutely certain that a report has already been made (as reflected by a Broadcast or Local Notice to Mariners).
In every case, a written report should be filed and, if the discrepancy was reported via radio or telephone, the written report should include the specifics about that contact. Fields are included on all forms for that information.
Written discrepancy reports should be filed using either the Aids to Navigation Report form (CG-5474) or the preprinted verification worksheets for private aids and bridges.
CLASSIFICATION OF DISCREPANCIES
The classification of a discrepancy:
Discrepancies are classified as (and carry reporting requirements of):
Which must be reported immediately to the appropriate Group (Group Upper Mississippi River or Group Lower Mississippi River) usually via VHF marine radio and followed up with a written report at the conclusion of the mission. If the Group cannot be reached by radio, report via telephone as soon as practical.
Which should be reported the same day by telephone to the appropriate Group, or (for Coast Guard aids) by radio or telephone to the AOR cutter if it is in the area, and followed up with a written report at the conclusion of the mission.
Which should be reported by mail (written report) at the conclusion of the mission.
CRITICAL DISCREPANCIES
The classification of CRITICAL includes the following discrepancies :
URGENT DISCREPANCIES
The classification of URGENT includes the following discrepancies :
ROUTINE DISCREPANCIES
The classification of ROUTINE includes the following discrepancies :
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