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NAVSTRAT-2030 NAVSTRAT-2030

Training and Development Scheme of Training

The global defence and security environment continue to evolve with great uncertainty and In achieving the overall objectives of the training mentioned above, the training of SLN is
inherent unpredictability, but the trends point towards an increasing importance of the maritime projected through the following main approaches;
domain as ocean politics intensify particularly in the IOR. This dynamic maritime environment
requires a persistent, forward, and integrated all-domain naval force. The SLN maintains a naval ● Internationalized level of professional training. SLN personnel perform duties
force that is always ready to control our maritime domain and protect our national interests against and responsibilities not only within the national jurisdictions but also beyond the
existing and emerging threats. Alongside the naval partners, SLN as a responsible maritime limits when conducting missions and operations at high seas. Moreover, they are
custodian in the international arena to maintain a reassuring deterrent presence in the IOR, supposed to undertake the diplomatic role at sea when engaging with foreign
defending our Nation’s interests and keeping the seas open for global economic prosperity. counterparts. Hence, the professional training has to be up to the global standards
to meet the challenges at sea. Such professional training is sub categorized under
Training is the foundation for ensuring that the Officers and Sailors are prepared to meet the many tactical, operational and strategic levels to provide required knowledge for the SLN
evolving dynamic maritime challenges that will test our determination, understanding and skills. personnel at each level. The institutions and the type of training planned under these
An adaptive and flexible training system is demanded for this environment that supports the categories are discussed under separate heading.
generation of operational excellence. The role of naval training is to provide individuals with
professional knowledge and skills such that they can be integrated into teams, which themselves ● Proficiency in high tech developments. A navy is primarily a platform-biased
are then integrated into capability as part of operational units. To achieve this, a training continuum service where the major roles are undertaken at sea depends on the nature and the
is recognized as consisting of individual training and education, operational training and collective efficiency of the platform assigned. Therefore, technological advancement is a
training. highly demanding aspect of a navy being naval forces relies heavily on machineries,
weapon systems, sensors and equipment. Hence, in parallel to the professional
The SLN will take an integrated approach to improve naval training and prioritize programs that developments of individuals it is mandatory to incorporate latest technological
are critical for a competitive advantage. The SLN provides a range of learning opportunities for advancements and innovations to the naval force.
Officers and Sailors to further develop professional competencies and intellectual skills that enable
us to respond to present and emerging maritime security challenges effectively. Naval education ● Joint/ combined operational training. Due to the increasing complexity of
curricula, research, and experiential learning all contribute to the total force’s professional traditional and non-traditional maritime security and safety challenges, no single
development and all need to continuously evolve to ensure that naval personnel have the agency is capable of ensuring maritime security of a nation alone. Therefore, SLN
competencies to succeed against these challenges. Our Nation’s maritime defence requires capacity building is focused towards joint/ combined training with both local and
attracting talented individuals and developing the most professional, strategic-minded, critical- foreign stakeholders and to develop close cooperation and regional initiatives with
thinking, innovative and adaptive naval forces in the region. To sharpen professionalism and counterparts when addressing such challenges.
maintain fighting efficiency a continuum of training and development programmes are conducted
across the SLN. For Officers and Sailors, this means emphasizing the importance of professional Future Training Design
military education to cultivate the art and science of naval operations, deepen our knowledge of Future training and capacity building of SLN is primarily focused on following areas to meet the
history, seek opportunities to learn new skills and embrace new techniques and technologies to overall objectives;
face the challenges. Education opportunities also build trust and reinforce interoperability across
the force, including the sister services and partner Naval Forces.
● Strength. With the objective of rightsizing the cadre to 40,000 personnel by 2030,
training will be designed proportionate to the existing cadre at a particular time.
Building a nation’s maritime advantage requires SLN to learn, apply and exercise decisive 10% of the total cadre will be targeted to undergo training at a time. Such training
judgment in difficult situations. Education and training are inextricably linked and complement will not include type/ specific training conducted by ships, establishments and
each other to develop both individual and collective competencies. The Officers and Sailors benefit departments.
from intellectual development, experiential learning and well-designed training. New technologies
and the evolving maritime security environment, including disruptive changes in the conduct of ● Capabilities. Training will be directed to achieve competencies in modern
naval operations, directly affect what we teach our force, how we provide that education, and the technological developments such as automation of systems, application of AI,
ways that we resource our programs. To succeed in deterring maritime threats and winning future advancements in MDA and to strength the joint/ combined operations concept by
naval operations, the SLN must improve naval education programmes, infrastructure, technology, commencing joint operations and missions with regional navies and other
systems, processes and opportunities to ensure that the SLN is always more prepared against stakeholders. In addition, initiatives to be undertaken to develop simulator-based
multiple maritime challenges. training in maritime domain including ship handling, war gaming, Global Maritime
Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) to provide wider range of training aspects to
personnel.

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