2. Radar Operation
Turning on, warming up, and initial adjustments
Gain adjustments
Use of anti-clutter controls for rain (FTC) and sea state (STC)
Pros and cons of optional display modes: Head-up, North-up, and Course-up
Optimizing pulse-length selection
Measuring target range and bearing with VRM, EBL, and cursor mode
Use of guard sectors and alarms

3. Interpreting the screen
Optimizing radar picture for specific observations
Radar shadows
Effect of horizontal beam width on target images
Effect of pulse length on target images
Identifying interference and other unwanted echoes

4. Piloting
Use of radar to hold a desired course
Use of electronic range and bearing line (ERBL)
Finding and keeping track of position relative to prominent landmarks
Identifying distant harbors or channels
Rounding a corner at a safe distance off the shore
Anchoring with radar

5. Position navigation
Coordinating electronic chart displays with the radar screen
Quick radar range and bearing confirmation of GPS positions
Accurate multi-range fixes using radar

6. Collision avoidance
Use and value of target trails and wakes
Tracking targets with EBL and VRM
Estimating time, range and bearing to closest point of approach (CPA)
Figuring true course and speed of approaching targets (relative motion diagram)
Determining expected running lights based on radar observations
Rules of thumb for radar maneuvering
Radar reflectors
Overview of ARPA and AIS

7. Radar and the Navigation Rules
Role of radar in evaluating risk of collision
Cautions (limitations) for radar use cited in the Rules
Rules' requirements for checking various ranges and adjustments
Application of Rule 19d?when detecting a converging target by radar alone