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supporting fire [sə′pȯrd·iŋ ′fīr] (ordnance) Fire delivered by supporting units to assist or protect a unit in combat. 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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| These two vehicles, operating as a mutually supporting fire team, were initially thought to constitute the smallest tactical sub-element. In many operations, the SF group and its battalions have been dependent upon Army, Air Force, Navy and other joint-fires assets for supporting fires. The Marines called for close supporting fire, and we responded with superb effects, destroying the insurgents and allowing the platoon to maneuver effectively. |
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