close supporting fire

close supporting fire

Fire placed on enemy troops, weapons, or positions which, because of their proximity, present the most immediate and serious threat to the supported unit. See also supporting fire.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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Noun1.close supporting fire - fire on enemy troops or weapons or positions that are near the supported unit and are the most immediate and serious threat to it
supporting fire - fire delivered by supporting units to protect or assist a unit in combat
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