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In a sweeper-sweep combination it is the horizontal area at the depth of a particular mine in which the mine will detonate. The firing area has exactly the same dimensions as the interception area but will lie astern of it unless the mine detonates immediately when actuated. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Without the decision to task organize and accept some risk, the battalion would not have reached the firing area in time to support the maneuver forces. Tied to the advance of the infantry, fires focus on the task of securing the firing area to prevent the enemy freedom of maneuver, either to counterattack or reposition his forces. Potential hostile mortar firing areas were illuminated while scouts or other maneuver forces observed entrance and exit routes and the target area. |
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