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supports the overall Maritime-Air Operations concept for the island. This analysis
should describe the solutions in terms of doctrine, organization, training, material,
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leadership/education, personnel and facilities (DOTMLPF) .

60. In order to maximize utility and management of the available air assets and

resources there is a need to develop a doctrinal approach at the operational level for
Joint Air Operations between the SLAF and SLN. Core to this doctrine should emphasize
on the conduct of maritime air surveillance, search, reconnaissance and patrols at least
to the furthest limit of our EEZ. Thus, focus would revolve around developing following
fundamental capabilities;

a. Robust and responsive command – This shall provide the authority for
direction, coordination and control. Mission Command shall be central where
mutual trust, understanding of the operational environment, proper deduction of
the higher commander’s intent and desired outcomes are indispensable.

b. ISR – To facilitate intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and

acquisition, collation, processing, management and distribution of information in
the maritime domain.

c. Preparedness – Readily available forces/assets for employment in the

desired SAOI.

d. Measure and Resources – Focus on mission compatibility.

e. Protect – Air assets and infrastructure.

f. Sustain – Achieve necessary capacity and capability to create desired

effects in the maritime domain.

g. Operate – Conduct of Maritime Security Operations (MARSEC), Search
and Rescue (SAR) and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HA/DR).

61. C2 of maritime forces is shaped by the characteristics and complexity of the

maritime domain and the traditions and independent culture of maritime forces.
Subordinate commanders execute operations independently with a thorough
understanding of the commander’s intent. Once assigned missions and functions, the
subordinate commander takes required actions without delay, keeping the superior
commander informed of the situation. The superior commander retains the authority to
deny any particular action or exercise command by negation. As such, joint maritime
operations tend to be decentralized, and unity of effort is made possible via mission
command.

9 The Institute of Security Governance (ISG), DOD U.S.A, provided insights into doctrinal development
considering factors mentioned in the acronym ‘DOTMLPF-P). The final ‘P’ stands for ‘policy’.

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