Close Support (Noun)
Meaning
Close-in firing by one unit against an enemy engaged by another unit.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The artillery provided close support to the infantry as they advanced on the enemy position.
- Close support from the fighter jets allowed the ground troops to break through the enemy lines.
- The tank squadron was tasked with providing close support to the infantry during the urban assault.
- The mortar team laid down a barrage of close support fire to help the pinned-down squad escape.
- The air force was called in to provide close support to the beleaguered troops, who were under heavy attack from the enemy.