(DoD) An appropriate maneuver area assigned to fire support ships by the naval force commander from which they can deliver gunfire support to an amphibious operation. Also called FSA. See also amphibious operation; fire support.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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