close supporting fire

Definitions of close supporting fire
  1. noun
    fire on enemy troops or weapons or positions that are near the supported unit and are the most immediate and serious threat to it
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    type of:
    supporting fire
    fire delivered by supporting units to protect or assist a unit in combat
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