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covering fire
(redirected from suppressive fire)

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But the novel aircraft's ability to maneuver defensively is limited, and it lacks a weapon to lay down suppressive fire while approaching landing zones, raising questions about its value in combat operations, the GAO said.
Pentagon announces planned Afghan troop rotations by AFP / AFP American Edition
We really didn't fire unless we had a shot or when we needed to lay suppressive fire to allow people to move.
Nightmare in the Shok Valley by Burton, Janice / Soldiers Magazine
In a typical scenario, you order your men to lay down suppressive fire while you sneak around the back and take out Germans from behind.
'Brothers,' 'Mercs 2' bring fresh attitude to war by Daily News Egypt (Egypt)
 
 
 
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