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close support

 

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Noun close support has 1 sense
  1. close support - close-in firing by one unit against an enemy engaged by another unit
    --1 is a kind of
    support, reinforcement, reenforcement

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Close Support

Definition:

Close support refers to the military concept of providing direct and immediate assistance to friendly forces during combat or missions.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1: Direct assistance given to troops in the front line.

Example: The infantry soldiers relied on close support from their armored division.

Sense 2: A tactical approach involving coordination and communication in providing aid to comrades.

Example: The medics worked in close support with the field hospital to treat the wounded.

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