fire control


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fire control

n.
The control of the delivery of gunfire on military targets.
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fire control

n
(Military) military the procedures by which weapons are brought to engage a target
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fire′ control′


n.
technical supervision of gunfire.
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fire control

The control of all operations in connection with the application of fire on a target.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.fire control - preparation for the delivery of shellfire on a target
shooting, shot - the act of firing a projectile; "his shooting was slow but accurate"
preparation, readying - the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose; "preparations for the ceremony had begun"
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