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MARITIME DOCTRINE OF SRI LANKA
to conduct themselves on operations. It is also a body of professional knowledge and a
common basis for understanding the nature and conduct of armed conflict.
Mission

The task together with the purpose, that clearly indicates the actions to be taken and
the reason therefore. When applied to lower military units, a duty assigned to an
individual or unit.

Mission Command

The conduct of military operations through decentralised executions based upon
mission type orders.

Mobility

Ability to move, replenish and be prepared for the sea within short notice, carrying
huge payload of fuel oil, foods, arms and ammunitions provides enhance flexibility in
both tactical and operational levels.
Motivation

The process of stimulating people to accomplish desired goals.

National Aim

National aim provides the basis for defining national interests. Sri Lanka’s national
aim is derived from the Constitution, is the creation and preservation of a just and
free society guaranteeing the dignity and wellbeing of succeeding generations, with
unhindered economic progress, social and cultural order attained, the unity of the
country restored, and concord established with other nations.
National Interests

The combination of national values and national aim gives shape to National Interests
which in turn determine the National Security Objectives. Sri Lanka’s national interests
are expressed in the Constitution.

National Security Objectives

The security objectives that determined from the national interests.

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