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fire support
abbr. fs
mil., logist. Consists in isolating, neutralizing, harassing or destroying the enemy’s ground forces who conduct a direct action against our forces, or who could do so in the near future. One distinguishes distant fire support and close fire support. (FRA)
USA Fires that directly support land, maritime, amphibious, and special operations forces to engage enemy forces, combat formations, and facilities in pursuit of tactical and operational objectives (JP 3-09) see also fires