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62. Utility of Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) – We are determined and ambitious
to extend and expand the utility of our MPAs not just for littoral operations but also to
the outer limits of our EEZ. This CONOPS will maximize the utility of our platforms,
sensors and equipment in achieving desired effect in the maritime domain/SAOI.

63. However, our ambitions are not limited to a mere expansion of horizons but also

in the acquisition of ISR capabilities for credible maritime domain awareness (MDA)
including subsurface. Given the evolving strategic dimensions there is an urgent
necessity in securing our ports, harbour approaches and undersea critical
infrastructure. We are optimistic that our MPAs will be fitted with some form of acoustic
suite to allow ‘sonobuoys’ to be dropped and monitored from the air. Many modern
MPAs are also fitted with electro-optical systems capable of stand-off identification of
vessels of interest by day or night. It is imperative given our vulnerable context for
external shocks, we focus on integrating nuclear hazardous/radio-active material
identification capabilities into our MPA suits.

64. MPAs are versatile platforms capable of undertaking much more than just

traditional maritime patrol missions. The long range and capable sensor suites of MPA
make them ideal intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance (ISR) platforms if the
threat situation allows. Their height and endurance advantages over rotary wing assets
allow them to clear search areas well ahead of a force and provide both electronic
support and radar warning of potential hostile units well beyond the force’s radar
horizon. Most MPA will also carry some form of weapon system, be that torpedoes or
anti-surface missiles. However, our focus is essentially towards defensive capabilities.

65. Utility of Maritime Helicopters - Maritime helicopters are also adaptable and

able to support a variety of missions. Many are equipped with capable sensor suites and
are also able to conduct ISR missions, albeit they are limited in endurance and altitude
in comparison to MPA. An effective way of conducting ASW operations is the use of
‘dunking sonars’.

Outline for Joint Maritime Air Operations
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(What we believe is the best way to do with the judgment of application…)

66. JMCC: Establishing a Joint Maritime Component Command (JMCC) for seamless

Command, Control and Communications (C3). This shall be the component responsible
for tasking of maritime air assets for Joint Maritime Air (JMA) missions. The JMCC shall
coordinate missions between SLAF and SLN and with other stakeholders as necessary,
ensures unity of effort. The Joint Maritime Air Component Commander (JMAC-C) at the
JMCC shall be responsible in taking lead for Joint Maritime Air Operations coordination.

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Adaption of basic concepts for Joint Maritime Air Operations was made through referencing of the
‘NATO Standard AJP-3.3.3, Allied Joint Doctrine for Air Maritime Coordination, Edition A, version 1,
December 2014.

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