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Specialty Expressions: ILLUMINATION FIRE

ExpressionsDomainDefinition
Continuous illumination fireMilitary(DOD, NATO) A type of fire in which illuminating projectiles are fired at specified time intervals to provide uninterrupted lighting on the target or specified area. (references)
Coordinated illumination fireMilitaryA type of fire in which the firing of illuminating and high explosive projectiles is coordinated to provide illumination of the target and surrounding area only at the time required for spotting and adjusting the high explosive fire. See also continuous illumination fire. (references)
Illumination fireMilitaryFire designed to illuminate an area. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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