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MARITIME DOCTRINE OF SRI LANKA
Maritime Doctrine

Maritime doctrine is that component of military doctrine which endures the
employment of armed forces at and from the sea. It is derived from the hard won
experience of those who have gone and involved in action before. This publication,
Maritime Doctrine of Sri Lanka (SLN BR 1), explains the key concepts for the conduct
of successful maritime operations. At a fundamental level it explains why Sri Lanka has
a Navy.

Maritime Domain

The series of jurisdiction zones that surrounds the coast of a state. It includes territorial
seas and the exclusive economic zone.

Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA)

MDA is the effective understanding of anything associated with the maritime domain
that could impact the security, safety, economy, or environment of the country.
Maritime Fighting Power

Defines the ability to fight, and comprises three components; conceptual, moral and
physical.

Maritime Piracy

Any criminal acts of violence, detention, rape, or depredation committed for private
ends by the crew or the passengers of a private ship or aircraft that is directed on the
high seas against another ship, aircraft, or against persons or property on board a ship
or aircraft. Piracy can also be committed against a ship, aircraft, persons, or property in
a place outside the jurisdiction of any state.
Maritime Power

The ability to project power at sea and from the sea to influence the behaviour of
people or the course of events.

Maritime Power Projection
Power projection is in and from the maritime environment, including a broad spectrum
of offensive military operations to destroy enemy forces or logistic support or to prevent
enemy forces from approaching within enemy weapons’ range of friendly forces.

252 To Nurture a Stable Environment at Sea