Fire Support

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Fire support is a military term referring to long-range firepower provided to a front-line unit. Typically, fire support is provided by artillery or close air support, and is used to cause casualties and demoralize the enemy before or during an assault. Battleships have also been a viable form of Fire Support in the past.

[edit] See also

• Barrage (artillery)