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CLOSE SUPPORTING FIRE [1 record]

Record 1 2002-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Conduct of Military Operations
DEF

Fire placed on enemy troops, weapons, or positions which, because of their proximity, present the most immediate and serious threat to the supported unit.

OBS

close supporting fire: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conduite générale des opérations militaires
DEF

Tir dirigé contre des troupes, des armes ou des positions ennemies qui du fait de leur proximité, constituent la menace la plus immédiate et la plus sérieuse pour l'unité soutenue.

OBS

tir d'appui rapproché : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN et uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Conducción general de las operaciones militares
DEF

Fuego que se realiza sobre las tropas, armas o posiciones enemigas que debido a su proximidad suponen una amenaza seria para la unidad apoyada.

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