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often arises from making
incorrect conclusions without
analyzing the real issue. In
addition, misunderstanding
may result from difficulties
in communicating. Using
common languages,
joint training and shared
doctrines can largely help to
overcome these constraints
or difficulties. Further misunderstanding differs
In particular to Defence, understanding primarily from not understanding. Understanding is the
informs our choices when formulating state
knowledge that someone has about a particular
policy and strategy; it supports the application of
national power to achieve influence; and is a pre- subject or situation (Oxford Learners Dictionary)
requisite for effective decision-making.
and Not Understanding is basically the lack of
same.
Development of Understanding
The Basics of Understanding It is very important that leaders at all levels
facilitate an encouraging climate to develop
Understanding falls into three main types namely; understanding. Commanders should strive to
Individual, Collective and Common understanding. understand others’ perceptions and the narratives
Individual understanding is basically the personal they develop from them, as well as their own.
interpretation of the facts held by a person within Developing understanding is mainly supported
their own mind. Whereas, collective understanding by information management, shared networks,
reflects the shared perspective held by members of education and training. Understanding is
diverse groups that have their own identity, ethos necessary at all levels of command since tactical
and believes. Common understanding is mostly the activities may create strategic effects.
ability to comprehend perceptions of groups other
than our own and to establish a common baseline Maritime Doctrine of Sri Lanka (SLN BR 1) and
for communication, interpretation and action. Understanding
Understanding and Knowledge The Maritime Doctrine of Sri Lanka (MDSL) is the
Sri Lanka Navy’s capstone document. It guides us
Understanding is about applying judgement to to understand the distinctive nature of the SLN’s
both make sense of and recognise the significance maritime power and the way in which it can be
of facts in a particular situation. Knowledge mainly applied in pursuit of the national interests.
comprises the information and skills acquired MDSL being first such effort in the public domain
through experience or education. Understanding is expected to generate understanding and lot of
requires the ability to transfer what we have interest amongst the sister services, general public,
learned to new and sometimes confusing situations. stakeholders, shape opinions and be instrumental
The ability to transfer our knowledge and skills in stimulating the maritime sector of Sri Lanka.
effectively involves the capacity to take what we
know and use it resourcefully, productively, flexibly Conclusion
and fluently in different situations or to different
problems. Understanding and communicating understanding
are vital elements of the decision-making process.
Misunderstanding and Not Understanding Creating a clear vision and intent is articulating
foresight, the primary outcome of understanding.
Misunderstanding may occur between
stakeholders, actors etc. It is easy to interpret Commodore (E) HK Dassanaike, USP, psc
information based on your experience or NRE 0777
discovering something for yourself but these SLNS Utthara
may differ from one another. Misunderstanding
often arises from making
incorrect conclusions without
analyzing the real issue. In
addition, misunderstanding
may result from difficulties
in communicating. Using
common languages,
joint training and shared
doctrines can largely help to
overcome these constraints
or difficulties. Further misunderstanding differs
In particular to Defence, understanding primarily from not understanding. Understanding is the
informs our choices when formulating state
knowledge that someone has about a particular
policy and strategy; it supports the application of
national power to achieve influence; and is a pre- subject or situation (Oxford Learners Dictionary)
requisite for effective decision-making.
and Not Understanding is basically the lack of
same.
Development of Understanding
The Basics of Understanding It is very important that leaders at all levels
facilitate an encouraging climate to develop
Understanding falls into three main types namely; understanding. Commanders should strive to
Individual, Collective and Common understanding. understand others’ perceptions and the narratives
Individual understanding is basically the personal they develop from them, as well as their own.
interpretation of the facts held by a person within Developing understanding is mainly supported
their own mind. Whereas, collective understanding by information management, shared networks,
reflects the shared perspective held by members of education and training. Understanding is
diverse groups that have their own identity, ethos necessary at all levels of command since tactical
and believes. Common understanding is mostly the activities may create strategic effects.
ability to comprehend perceptions of groups other
than our own and to establish a common baseline Maritime Doctrine of Sri Lanka (SLN BR 1) and
for communication, interpretation and action. Understanding
Understanding and Knowledge The Maritime Doctrine of Sri Lanka (MDSL) is the
Sri Lanka Navy’s capstone document. It guides us
Understanding is about applying judgement to to understand the distinctive nature of the SLN’s
both make sense of and recognise the significance maritime power and the way in which it can be
of facts in a particular situation. Knowledge mainly applied in pursuit of the national interests.
comprises the information and skills acquired MDSL being first such effort in the public domain
through experience or education. Understanding is expected to generate understanding and lot of
requires the ability to transfer what we have interest amongst the sister services, general public,
learned to new and sometimes confusing situations. stakeholders, shape opinions and be instrumental
The ability to transfer our knowledge and skills in stimulating the maritime sector of Sri Lanka.
effectively involves the capacity to take what we
know and use it resourcefully, productively, flexibly Conclusion
and fluently in different situations or to different
problems. Understanding and communicating understanding
are vital elements of the decision-making process.
Misunderstanding and Not Understanding Creating a clear vision and intent is articulating
foresight, the primary outcome of understanding.
Misunderstanding may occur between
stakeholders, actors etc. It is easy to interpret Commodore (E) HK Dassanaike, USP, psc
information based on your experience or NRE 0777
discovering something for yourself but these SLNS Utthara
may differ from one another. Misunderstanding
