As an island nation, maritime security is of paramount importance to Sri Lanka. The Sri Lanka Navy continues its task to be the first line of defence, operating an assortment of vessels. In enhancing its amphibious combat capabilities, the Navy takes pride in their Marine Battalion which has been in existence since 2017. The history of the naval infantryman dates back to the early 1980s.The Navy Patrolman Branch was originally entrusted with the.