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MARITIME DOCTRINE OF SRI LANKA
Vulnerable Peace

In circumstances where peace is threatened it could be termed as vulnerable peace.

War
Defined as a clash between organised groups characterised by the use of military force,
established nation-states or non-state groups. A violent struggle between two hostile,
independent, and irreconcilable wills, each trying to impose itself on the other.

Warning Order

A preliminary notice of an order or action that is to follow. A planning directive that
initiates the development and evaluation of military courses of action by a supported
commander and requests that the supported commander submit a commander’s
estimate. A planning directive that describes the situation, allocates forces and
resources, establishes command relationships, provides other initial planning guidance,
and initiates subordinate unit mission planning.

Weapon Engineering

Weapons Engineering involves developing and testing the weapons of a nation’s
military

Weapon of Mass Destruction

A nuclear, radiological, chemical, biological, or any other weapon that can kill and
bring significant harm to numerous humans or cause great damage to human-made
structures (e.g., buildings), natural structures (e.g., mountains), or the biosphere.

White Shipping
White shipping means sharing and exchange of advance information regarding identity
and movement of non-military commercial vessels.

Will Power
Human component to overcome the friction.

Work Life Balance

Comforts and activities of normal elements of person’s life to ensure they live well,
work well and be well.

262 To Nurture a Stable Environment at Sea