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MARITIME FIGHTING POWER
Figure 6.1- The Components of Maritime Fighting Power 51
The conceptual component sits over the moral and physical components,
not because it is necessarily more important, but because it defines the
direction and shape of the others.
Conceptual Component
The conceptual component provides a framework of thinking within
which military personnel can develop understanding about both their
profession and the activities that they may have to undertake. This
component provides commanders with the ability to understand the
context within which they operate and serves as the foundation upon
which creativity, ingenuity and initiative may be exercised in complex
situations. The conceptual component comprises three elements; the
Principles of War, Doctrine and Conceptual Innovation.
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