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MARITIME DOCTRINE OF SRI LANKA
Figure 11.1 – The Navy Planning Process
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Step One: Mission Analysis
Mission analysis drives the NPP. As the first step of the process, its
purpose is to produce a mission statement and gain an understanding
of the situation. The planning team and staff review and analyse orders,
guidance, intelligence and other information in order for the commander,
planning team and staff to gain understanding the situation and to
produce a ‘Restated Mission Statement’ for the commanders approval.
Step Two: Course of Action Development (COA)
Planners use the mission statement, commander’s intent, and planning
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