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67. MAOCC: A Maritime Air Operations Coordinating Centre (MAOCC) is to be
established under the JMCC for the planning and execution element for joint maritime
air operations. Fundamentally, the MAOCC is responsible for providing Air Tasking
Orders (ATOs) and for planning, tasking and controlling of air assets. The MAOCC shall
function under the direct supervision of JMAC-C. However, for tasking of SLAF air assets
in direct support of Joint Maritime Air Operations (JMAOPS) will have to be coordinated
with the SLAF Operations Directorate.

68. C2: Underlying tenet for Command and Control shall be mission command.
The JMCC and the MAOCC are to establish a clear supported/supporting inter-
relationship with the SLN. The supported element which would be the SLN has the
responsibility for achieving the primary objectives of a mission or phase(s) of operation.
The JMCC and MAOCC in its supporting role shall plan and employ air assets
accommodating the SLN’s direction and guidance. However, the JMCC and MAOCC as the
supporting element will be allowed with considerable latitude in the planning and
execution of operations.

69. The JMAC-C shall in coordination with the SLN independently oversee the

employment and deployment of maritime air assets for the execution of maritime
airborne patrol operations. Maritime Air Operations in our unique context could be
primarily categorized into two elements; Maritime Air Patrols and Maritime Helo-
support Missions. This categorization is based upon the realized utility of available fixed
wing and rotary wing aircraft suitable for the maritime environment.

a. Maritime Air Patrols – The existing inventory of Maritime Patrol Aircraft

(MPAs) are tasked under this category. The operational control of the MPAs are
assigned to the JMCC and sorties conducted will be under the tactical control of
the MAOCC. Employment of MPA is the most effective way to conduct maritime
security operations (MARSEC).

b. Maritime Helo-Support Missions – Until there is a deliberate acquisition
of maritime helicopters, the SLN will be contended to utilize the existing
inventory of helos for limited missions. Considered an extension of a SLN ship,
embarked helicopters are normally OPCON to and tasked by the ship to provide
direct support. However, advantage can be taken of capabilities that are beyond
the requirements for traditional maritime helicopter support. Land based
helicopters would normally be assigned OPCON to the JMCC and tasked in the
same manner as MPA. These would be most effective in SAR and HA/DR
missions.

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