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MARITIME FIGHTING POWER
were established.

The Naval Infantry functions as a fully-fledged branch that could be
utilized for any infantry and amphibious mission. Naval Infantry branch
is consists of Navy Infantry and Marines. It is responsible for conducting
land operations, providing protection to harbours, shore establishments
and coastal belt security by integrating other support and technical
elements. The Marines is the force that is recently designed and capable
to carryout amphibious operations in the littoral waters operating from
different type of ships/craft or helicopters and secure strategic points
to considerable distance inland or as far as shipborne logistics could be
provided.

Band Branch

SLN Band has its history dating back to the days of Royal Ceylon Navy
and the branch had been initially established in 1956 with a western
orientation. Since then, it caters to the musical requirement of the
services as well as the public sector. It promotes Sri Lankan unique culture
within SLN, local and overseas. SLN band comprises of the Ceremonial
band, Programme band, Dance band, Pipe band, Beat group, Cultural
troupe, Oriental orchestra and the Calypso band. It caters to the musical
requirements of the service mainly; presidential inaugurations, parades,
banquets, special ceremonies for foreign dignitaries, state functions,
international parades and sports festivals.

Provost Branch

The Naval Provost branch of is one of the youngest branches in SLN, which
was established in year 2000. It is entrusted with the responsibility of
maintaining discipline, accountability and enforcement of law and order
among the naval personnel by prevention of crimes, detection of crimes,
apprehension of offenders, conducting preliminary investigations for
necessary disciplinary action and providing assistance to all naval
authorities in war and peace on all disciplinary related matters.

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