Forces

At the centre of Fleet Command capability output are the four ‘Forces’:

• Fleet Air Arm
• Mine Warfare Clearance Diving Hydrographic Meteorological and Patrol Force
• Submarine Force
• Surface Force

The Forces are the engine room of the Navy for the generation of naval combat power. They bring together the platforms, weapons systems and people able to conduct the Navy's core business.

The Forces draw together specific operations and preparedness, doctrine, research, development and capability proposals, integrated logistics and configuration management, repair and maintenance, training and personnel requirements, and resource management. The Forces define and articulate their requirements, priorities and expectations from other agencies and service providers. They monitor the delivery of goods and services to achieve goals defined by the Chief of Navy and Commander Australian Fleet (COMAUSFLT).