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Key Activities

89. This provides the precedence for action in realization of Joint Maritime Air

Operations between SLAF and SLN including integration of rotary wing aircraft and
unmanned systems onboard surface vessels, envisioned in this capstone document. It is
imperative to comprehend the need for a shared vision, unity of effort to position
ourselves to seize opportunities presented in the maritime domain. Thus, following key
activities are prioritized and recommended for collective resolve in response to our
enduring commitments to the citizens, state, region and beyond;

 Articulation of a Joint Maritime Air doctrine between SLAF and SLN,

reinforced through a capability based assessment (CBA). Re-referencing
paragraphs 54-66 is advised.

 Establishment of the Joint Maritime Component Command (JMCC) and the
Maritime Air Operations Coordinating Center (MAOCC) as the successor to the
‘Joint Maritime Surveillance Command Operations Room (JMSCOR).

 Integration (organic function) of SLAF helos onboard surface vessels.

 Development of techniques, tactics and procedures for both Joint
Maritime Air Operations and integrated air operations including Unmanned
Aerial Systems (UAS). Framework for a maritime air component comprising
three (03) main squadrons: Rotary Wing; UAS and EW; Maritime Patrol and
Reconnaissance.

 Acquisition of high-endurance Unmanned Systems(US) for independent

operations and relevant operational doctrinal development and crew training.

 Acquisition planning for rotary wing air craft preferably ‘maritime, twin
engine helos’ by SLAF.

 Planning for development of subsurface and anti-air defence capabilities

if possible through ‘modular integration’ for specific missions. This should
consider quality of equipment, sensors, platforms, weapons and available
funding.

 Developing relevant capabilities (e.g., inverse synthetic aperture radar –

ISAR, command, control, communications, computers and intelligence - C4I and
cyber).

 Capacity building for onboard air control and training of aviation core

teams.

 Capacity building in Maritime SAR and air crew rescue teams using
organic helos.

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