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Definition: (DOD, NATO) 1. The command given to discharge a weapon(s). 2. To detonate the main explosive charge by means of a firing system.

See also barrage fire; call fire; close supporting fire; concentrated fire; counterfire; counter-preparation fire; covering fire; deep supporting fire; destruction fire; direct fire; direct supporting fire; distributed fire; grazing fire; harassing fire; indirect fire; interdiction fire; neutralization fire; observed fire; preparation fire; radar fire; registration fire; scheduled fire; searching fire; supporting fire; suppressive fire; unobserved fire; zone fire.

Also Known As: FM
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