Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Agents Facet
3. Organizations (hierarchy name)
4. organizations (groups)
5. armed forces

Narrower term/s

• admirals [NP]

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers generally to the body of warships under the control of a ruler, state, or nation. Modern usage aggregates a regularly organized seagoing force including ships, personnel, and equipment. Modern navies may comprise a variety of attack, supply, and repair vessels, naval bases and ports, and large administrative and maintenance organizations.