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MARITIME DOCTRINE OF SRI LANKA
Poise

Ability to remain on station for an extended period of time both covertly and overtly
based on the situation. During the time on station, they have the option to do what is
the best suited to the particular situation. They will be allowed to seize the initiative,
act as a force for coercion or deterrence.

Policy

Policy articulates a choice leading to a course of action proposed or adopted by a
government. It is a statement of intent, or a commitment to act.

Preventive Diplomacy

Aims to prevent disputes for developing, or to prevent existing disputes from escalating.

Principles of War
Principles of warfare are the evolved concepts, laws, rules and methods that guide
the conduct of combat related activities during conflicts. Throughout history, soldiers,
military theorists, political leaders, philosophers, academic scholars, practitioners
of international law and human rights advocacy groups have sought to determine
fundamental rules for the conduct of warfare.

Rapid Action Boat Squadron (RABS)

Special naval unit that based on swarming tactics in which a flotilla of small boats,
operating as swarm confronts enemy craft.

Regional Conflict

The term regional conflict describes a limited conflict arising out of regional issues in a
specific geographical area.

Salvage Operations

Special operation conducted at sea or inland water to recover the damage from
disaster.

Scheme of Manoeuvre

The scheme of manoeuvre expands the intent to describe how the commander sees
his operation unfolding.

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