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the required level of combat power and state of readiness at all times particularly with unique
attributes of naval forces namely; Access, Mobility, Versatility, Sustainability, Resilience, Poise,
Lift Capacity and Leverage.

Maritime fighting power defines our ability to fight and achieve success in maritime operations. It
is made up of an essential mix of three interrelated components as shown in figure 1.5.

 Conceptual component (the thought process)

 Moral component (the ability to get people to fight)

 Physical component (the means to fight)

Figure 1.5
The Components of Maritime Fighting Power

CONCEPTUAL
COMPONENT

Principles of War
Doctrine

Conceptual Innovation

MORAL COMPONENT
PHYSICAL
COMPONENT Moral Cohesion

Man Power & Training Motivation

A Balanced Fleet Leadership

Collective Performance

 Conceptual Component. The conceptual component provides a framework of
thinking within which military personnel can develop an understanding about both
their profession and the activities that they may have to undertake.

 Physical Component. The physical component of maritime fighting power
provides the means to fight. This component consists of manpower and training, a
balanced fleet, collective performance, sustainability and readiness.

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