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close support

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That action of the supporting force against targets or objectives which are sufficiently near the supported force as to require detailed integration or coordination of the supporting action with the fire, movement, or other actions of the supported force. See also direct support; general support; mutual support; support.
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Noun1.close support - close-in firing by one unit against an enemy engaged by another unit
reinforcement, reenforcement, support - a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission; "they called for artillery support"


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Its accuracy, non-ballistic trajectory, near vertical terminal angle of attack and 50-pound warhead allow it to take out an insurgent mortar crew or provide close support for friendly forces in urban terrain.
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Knowing there is only one chance to make a good first impression, understanding the challenges associated with filling the extraordinary gaps of capabilities between students, faculty, and staff, having a goal to close support requests at the completion of the initial call, freeing up internal technical resources to address more significant issues, and doing so 24 hours a day helped drive the decision to outsource.
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