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Posted: 8/5/2005 12:57:45 AM EDT
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Enfilade fire is when the long axis of the beaten zone coincides with the long axis of the target. Defilade is a position taken preventing effective fires (i.e. "in defilade")
ETA: Here. I still remembered "enfilade" almost word for word.  www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/fm/3-22-68/c05.htm |
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Posted: 8/5/2005 1:01:07 AM EDT
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Enfilade is exposed to direct fire. Defilade is cover from direct fire.
You typically set mortar positions for defilade fire where you have a FO for direction and control. Just because a rifle is a direct fire weapon doesn't mean it cannot be used from a defilade position. Plunging fire from a MG is one example. And yes, you can use a mortar from an enfilade position. |
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Posted: 8/5/2005 1:32:53 AM EDT
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What about "withering fire"? I have heard that term a few times too.
And while we're at it, what is a "free fire zone"? |
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Posted: 8/5/2005 3:29:02 AM EDT
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Just guessing but think it means if you can identify it as a BG you can shoot it at will. |
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Posted: 8/5/2005 3:38:04 AM EDT
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A free fire zone is a permissive fire support control measure in which support arms can be used without the approval of the higher headquarters. FFZ are set up within a units Zone of Action/Responsibility and allows anyone to engage an IDed target without permission.
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