USCG Exam PracticeEstimated position from current set & drift
On a DR plot, what symbol is used to mark an estimated position (EP)?
- A. A dot inside a circle
- B. A dot with a semicircle
- ✓ A dot inside a squareCorrect
- D. A cross inside a circle
Why C is correct
Bowditch Ch. 8 §802 specifies that a fix is a dot inside a circle, a DR position is a dot with a semicircle, and an estimated position is a dot inside a square. Consistent use of these symbols allows any watchstander to read the plot at a glance.
Cited:Bowditch Ch. 8 §802