Navy Headquarters

NAHA.5 Colombo 01

See Distribution 18 Feb 22

MEMORANDUM
SEA COMMAND INSIGNIA OF EXECUTIVE BRANCH OFFICERS

1. Executive branch officers who are performing Sea Command achieve the highest degree of
professionalism and competency. Commanding of major vessels is a great opportunity and career
milestone for the Senior Executive officers in Sri Lanka Navy. In recognition, Sea Command Insignia
will appraise as a catalytic and an intrinsic motivation factor for the Executive officers of SLN.

Eligibility

2. The officers of Executive branch shall be eligible for Sea Command Insignia with following
fulfillments;

a. Permanent Award

(1) Minimum threshold period of 10 months in Command onboard

AOPVs/OPVs/FMVs/LSTs/FGBs (Sea Command onboard Jetliner and A543 also
considered) in Captain Rank.

(2) Total Sea Command period of minimum 04 years.

b. Temporary Award
Officers presently holding sea command onboard.

3. Officers who have considered a ‘Sea Command Completed’ upon their submissions without
tangible experience of total 10 months tenure onboard AOPVs/OPVs/FMVs/LSTs/FGBs in Captain
rank will not be considered for Sea Command Insignia.

Description

4. The Sea Command Insignia to be fabricated with Brass material and plated in Gold colour.

5. The height and the breath of the standard Sea Command Insignia to be 1.5” X 1.2” and
miniature to be 0.8” X 0.6”.

Symbolization of the Sea Command Insignia

6. A Lion holding a sword signifies courage and pride. A Star denotes highest professional
ability on Command aspects and endless knowledge. Anchor represents the holding power and the
strength of character. Wheel denotes Steered on correct course.

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Wearing

7. When entitled to wear the Sea Command Insignia, it is to be worn as follows;

a. Sea Command Insignia – Standard.

(1) No. 5, 5A and Red Sea Rig - Immediately below the lower edge of the colour
bar on shirt pocket.

(2) No. 1 and No. 2 - Immediately below the lower edge of the Medal
on shirt pocket.

(3) No. 6 and Camouflage - On shirt upper left pocket flap.

b. Sea Command Insignia – Miniature.

Mess Jacket (White) - Immediately below the lower edge of medals

on left lapel.

Procedure for apply

8. Officers who are eligible for Sea Command Insignia as per para 2 ‘a’ are to forward the
application at annex ‘C’ through respective AAs/COs to DGA.

9. Officers presently holding Sea Command onboard are to wear Sea Command Insignia by
appointment and to hand over same to his successor when relinquishing appointment.

Updating Records

10. DGA to select qualified officers after scrutinizing of applications received from applicant
officers and same to be promulgated by Navy General in every quarter for entering/updating of HRIS.

DNS ULUGETENNE, RSP*, VSV, USP, ndc, psc

Vice Admiral
Commander of the Navy

Annex: A. Sea Command Insignia

B. Position of wearing Sea Command Insignia – standard
C. Application form for Sea Command Insignia

Distribution: Full

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ANNEX A TO
C OF N’S MEMO NO NAHA. 5
DATED 18 FEB 22

SEA COMMAND INSIGNIA

1. SEA COMMAND INSIGNIA - STANDARD

2. SEA COMMAND INSIGNIA - MINIATURE

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ANNEX B TO
COFN’S MEMO NO NAHA. 5
DATED 18 FEB 22

POSITION OF WEARING SEA COMMAND INSIGNIA - STANDARD

1. No 6 & Camouflage Uniforms

Colour Bar

Sea Command Insignia

2. No 5, 5A & Red Sea Rig Uniforms

Colour Bar

Sea Command Insignia

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3. No 01, 02 Uniforms

Medals

Sea Command Insignia

POSITION OF WEARING SEA COMMAND INSIGNIA - MINIATURE

4. Mess Dress

Medals

Sea Command Insignia

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ANNEX C TO
COFN’S MEMO NO NAHA.5
DATED 18 FEB 22

APPLICATION FORM FOR SEA COMMAND INSIGNIA

1. Name with initials :……………………………………………………………………

2. Rank :……………………………………………………………………

3. Off. No. :……………………………………………………………………

4. Date of Joining SLN :……………………………………………………………………

5. Sea Command period onboard Ships/Craft.

Ship/Craft From Date To Date Years Months Days

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Total Period : …….. ………. ……...

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6. Minimum threshold period of 10 months in Command onboard AOPVs/OPVs/FMVs/LSTs/

FGBs/Jetliner/A 543 in Captain Rank.

Ship/Craft From Date To Date Years Months Days

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Total Period : …….. ………. ……...

7. Details provided in Para 5 and 6 are true and correct.

Date:…………………. ……………………
Signature of Applicant

8. AA’s / CO’s recommendations…………………………………..

Date:…………………. ……………………
Signature of AA/CO

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