fire mission

noun

: the assignment of a specific target usually including orders as to when to fire the amount of ammunition to be used

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“Fire mission.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire%20mission. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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