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MARITIME DOCTRINE OF SRI LANKA

Logistics Movement for Islands in Nothern Naval Area

It is not only the burden of supplying and distributing the items that the
logisticians have to deal with, but also the responsibility of disposal of
items also lies with the logistics department. The items issued to a ship/
craft on permanent basis have to be returned to the logistics department
after the economical use for disposal.

Principles of Logistics

• Responsiveness - providing the right quantity, in the right
quality, in the right place at the right time.
• Simplicity - avoid unnecessary complexities in preparing,
planning and conducting of logistics operations. Avoid
unnecessary documentations and critical nodes in the supply
chain.
• Flexibility - the ability to adapt the logistic support to changing
conditions.
• Economy- Employing of logistics assets should be economical,
justifiable, reasonable and effective.
• Attainability – Acquiring the minimum essential logistic
support to begin combat operations.

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