fleet in being

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fleet in being

A fleet (force) that avoids decisive action, but, because of its strength and location, causes or necessitates counter-concentrations and so reduces the number of opposing units available for operations elsewhere.

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.

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