military posture

/ˌmɪləˈtɛri ˌpɑstʃər/
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Definitions of military posture
  1. noun
    capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war
    “politicians have neglected our military posture”
    synonyms: military capability, military strength, posture, strength
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    types:
    sea power
    naval strength
    firepower
    (military) the relative capacity for delivering fire on a target
    type of:
    capability, capableness
    the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
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