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CONCEPTS AND APPLICATION OF MARITIME POWER

SLN Divers Engaged in a Salvage Operation

Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO)

There are increasing numbers of Sri Lankan citizens who work and reside
in various parts of the world. They are important contributors to the
progress of their countries of residence as well as to Sri Lanka. In view of
insecurity and instability in some parts of the world, Sri Lankan citizens
there may require to be evacuated under arrangements and control of
the Government of Sri Lanka, which could be done by civil or military
means, by land, air or sea. The SLN may be tasked with undertaking such
NEO as part of its diplomatic role.

Assistance to Foreign Nations

Missions in the diplomatic role also entail provision of maritime
assistance and support to friendly states. This may be in the form of
evacuation operations, delivering of material aid, maritime patrols for
augmenting stability and security and maritime intervention operations.
In addition to above, goodwill visits of war ships and exercises, assistance
with training of other international maritime forces will enhance mutual
capabilities.

Peace Building Operations

Peace building covers actions that support political, economic, social
and military measures and structures, aimed to strengthen and solidify
political settlements in order to address the causes of conflict.

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