Definition
Collective term for all indirect fire weapons including artillery, mortars, naval gunfire, and close air support—basically everything that explodes near the enemy without you being there. The plural that makes grammar teachers cry and enemies die.
Example Usage
Coordinate all fires—I want artillery, mortars, and CAS hitting that position within a five-minute window.
Origin
Joint military terminology consolidating separate weapon systems under unified planning
Fun Fact
The term simplifies planning by treating different weapons as interchangeable explosion delivery systems, though artillery officers still insist their guns are more reliable than aircraft.
Source: Joint fire support doctrine and targeting procedures
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