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GLOSSARY
Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)

A maritime zone adjacent to the territorial sea that may not extended beyond 200
nautical miles from the base line from which the breadth of the territorial sea is
measured.

Fleet in Being
Concept involves the advantage a weaker power has of avoiding a head on confrontation
with a stronger power by forcing the stronger power to divert valuable resources
to contain it. Thus, a Fleet in Being can compel the enemy to concentrate its forces,
against its will, in a valuable area; or around valuable units; or cause him to route its
passage to its disadvantage; or to amend its operational plans.

Flexibility

The capacity to adapt plans to take account of unforeseen circumstances to ensure
success in the face of friction, unexpected resistance, or setbacks, or to capitalise on
unexpected opportunities.

Fluidity
Conduct of war requires flexibility of thoughts. Thus, success will be determined on the
ability in adaptation, proactively shaping the events to own advantage and reacting to
constantly changing conditions.

Fog of War

Uncertainty and confusion generated in wartime by a combination of limited,
incomplete, inaccurate and contradictory information, deliberate deception and the
mayhem and stress caused by combat.

Fragile Peace
In a situation following a conflict; if the basic causes and effects have not been fully
dealt with or restored, the peace that exists will be fragile and will demand careful
steps to rebuild and consolidate.

Friction

Friction is the element that amalgamates to form the atmosphere of war and turn
into a medium which hampers activity. Simply it is a struggle between two or more
opposing concepts or wills.

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