(DoD) 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. See also fires.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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