Background and Objective: The structural model is a conceptual framework designed to reduce ambiguity in defining the system under study while enhancing understanding of its scope and details. In a three-tier classification system, naval forces are defined, categorized, and distinguished into three ranks: blue-water, green-water, and brown-water navies. The objective of this research is to present a structural model of Green-Water Navy Power.
Methods: This applied article was developed using a descriptive-analytical method and a mixed approach. The data for this study were collected using both library and field research methods and were analyzed with the assistance of 15 experts and 150 senior specialists. Qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis, and structural analysis was conducted using Smart PLS software.
Findings: An analytical approach based on roles, objectives, and tasks led to the design and formulation of a structural model for "green-water" naval power, comprising 4 role-performance capabilities (dimensions), 9 objective-realization abilities (components), and 96 task-execution capabilities (indicators).
Conclusions: In the structural model of Green-water navy power, the "military role" ranks first in importance with a coefficient of determination of 98% and a weight coefficient of 35%; the "policing role" ranks second with a coefficient of determination of 82% and a weight coefficient of 29%; the "humanitarian role" ranks third with a coefficient of determination of 60% and a weight coefficient of 21%; and the "diplomatic role" ranks fourth with a coefficient of determination of 41% and a weight coefficient of 15%.