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# Section 3: Autonomy Challenge

This section includes detailed requirements and instructions for the autonomy challenge portion of the competition.

These challenges showcase AUV performance through autonomous behaviors designed to represent research and real-world applications.

[3.1 Mandatory Activities](/robosub-resources/section-3-autonomy-challenge/3.1-mandatory-activities.md)

[3.2 Task Descriptions](/robosub-resources/section-3-autonomy-challenge/3.2-task-descriptions.md)

[3.3 Vehicle Operations](/robosub-resources/section-3-autonomy-challenge/3.3-vehicle-operations.md)

[3.4 Competition Sequence of Events](/robosub-resources/section-3-autonomy-challenge/3.4-competition-sequence-of-events.md)