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MARITIME DOCTRINE OF SRI LANKA
Information Technology Branch

The Information Technology branch established in year 2001 endeavours
to support the naval administrative functions to be carried out efficiently
during operations and helps decision-making by providing speedy access
to required information. The personnel serving in this branch maintains
a high level of effective technical support while enhancing productivity,
promoting IT education and enhancing user satisfaction. In addition,
it involves in designing and implanting secure and critical networks
including manning of security operations and network centric operation
centres.

Civil Engineering Branch

Officers of the Civil Engineering branch includes officers qualified
in architecture and together with sailors of this branch contribute
immensely in the sphere of designing and construction of varying
magnitude and variety; such as jetties/piers, multi storeyed buildings,
roads, swimming pools, water purification and distribution projects
and other marine infrastructure and also holds the responsibility in
maintaining them periodically. In addition, sailors of Volunteer Special
Scheme (VSS) who excel in different skills of the construction field of
this branch are involved in nation building work in great proportions
saving a colossal sum of money, since the end of the conflict. With the
development of the Navy and the expansion, Civil Engineering branch
separated in to an independent directorate in year 2004, prior to which
it was functioning as an entity under the Directorate of Engineering.
Legal Branch

The Legal branch of the SLN is responsible for advising the command
on routine legal issues and procedure arising from administrative and
disciplinary matters and functions under the Director General Services.
The directorate of naval legal services was formed in year 2005 and
headed by a senior state counsel in the Attorney General’s department
commissioned in the VNF for better knowledge and experience gained
through legal practice. While the legal officers shoulder a proactive
responsibility of educating naval personnel on Law of the Sea, Laws of War,

80 To Nurture a Stable Environment at Sea