The phrase "a responsive force" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts discussing physics, mechanics, or any situation where a force reacts to an action or stimulus.
Example: "In physics, a responsive force is crucial for understanding how objects interact with one another when subjected to external influences."
Alternatives: "an adaptive force" or "a reactive force".
"This will provide an operationally deployed force of 1,700 to 2,200 strategic nuclear warheads and a wide range of options for a responsive force to meet potential contingencies," the report says.
Secretary Powell acknowledged that the Pentagon planned to keep about 4,600 warheads in a "responsive force": 1,700 to 2,200 would be immediately available, and another 2,400 to 2,900 would be on active reserve.
The Bush administration has said that rather than destroying or dismantling all those weapons, it wants to keep many in what it calls a "responsive force," available to be returned to submarines, bombers or missiles in case of national emergencies.
Documenting discussions, and striving for clarity helps to create intentionality, allowing us to adapt as a responsive need instead of a reactive force.
The Pentagon calls the this hedge "the responsive force".
The Responsive Force, the Pentagon report says, "retains the option for the leadership to increase the number of operationally deployed forces in proportion to the severity of an evolving crisis," the Pentagon report said.
This work sheds insights for broadening the applications of stress memory and for engineering smart products needing stimulus responsive forces such as dynamic cushions, pressure garment and electronic actuators.
Treasury officials say it would ensure the UK has "a responsive, modern labour force".
A Treasury source told the BBC's Chris Mason the move was not about saving money but about ensuring the UK has "a responsive, modern labour force".
The much harder work is to create a responsive system to assist survivors, a trained police force that will be trusted to respond promptly to threats".
A real force when the car has a responsive front end, but nowhere when it doesn't.
