fire support

aiding fighting forces by engaging the enemy in an artillery battle

Fire support is a military term referring to long-range firepower provided to a front-line unit. Typically, fire support is provided by artillery or close air support, and is used to cause casualties and demoralize the enemy before or during an assault. Battleships have also been a viable form of Fire Support in the past.
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The application of fire, coordinated with the manoeuvre of forces, to destroy, neutralize or suppress the enemy. See also naval fire support. 1/11/94

Emploi des feux en coordination avec la manoeuvre des forces, afin de détruire ou neutraliser l'ennemi. Voir aussi appui-feu naval. 1/11/94