direct supporting fire

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Noun direct supporting fire has 1 sense

direct supporting fire - fire delivered in support of part of a force (as opposed to general supporting fire delivered in support of the force as a whole)
--₁ is a kind of supporting fire

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Direct Supporting Fire

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: In military terminology, direct supporting fire refers to the artillery or gunfire that is employed in support of troops engaged in battle.

Usage:

The soldiers were overwhelmed by the enemy's attack, but the direct supporting fire from their comrades helped turn the tide of battle.
The tank division provided direct supporting fire to the infantry, suppressing the enemy's advance.

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