deep supporting fire

deep supporting fire

Fire directed on objectives not in the immediate vicinity of our forces, for neutralizing and destroying enemy reserves and weapons, and interfering with enemy command, supply, communications, and observations. See also close supporting fire; direct supporting fire; supporting fire.

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.

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deep supporting fire - fire on objectives not in the immediate vicinity of your forces but with the objective of destroying enemy reserves and weapons and interfering with the enemy command and supply and communications supporting fire - fire delivered by supporting units to protect or assist a unit in combat

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