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APPUI-FEU RAPPROCHE [1 record]

Record 1 2021-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Conduct of Military Operations
  • Combat Support
CONT

As the enemy approaches the defensive position, indirect and direct fire weapons, crew-served weapons, close-in fire support, [close air support (CAS)], and small arms are integrated into close defensive fires.

OBS

close-in fire support; CIFS: designations standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conduite générale des opérations militaires
  • Soutien au combat
OBS

appui-feu rapproché; CIFS : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN.

Spanish

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