direct supporting fire

direct supporting fire

Fire delivered in support of part of a force, as opposed to general supporting fire which is delivered in support of the force as a whole. See also supporting fire.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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Noun1.direct supporting fire - fire delivered in support of part of a force (as opposed to general supporting fire delivered in support of the force as a whole)
supporting fire - fire delivered by supporting units to protect or assist a unit in combat
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