Maritime Force is a term used to refer to the military forces that are responsible for protecting a nation's waters. The two most common terms used to refer to this type of force are ARMADA and NAVY. An ARMADA is a large fleet of warships, typically used by a nation to protect its waters from foreign threats. A NAVY is a branch of a nation's military that is responsible for naval operations, such as patrolling the waters and engaging in combat with other navies. Both ARMADA and NAVY are essential components of a nation's Maritime Force.