Definition

1. Noun:
   • Artillery fire on a specific target: "Call fire" is a military term for artillery or mortar fire that is directed at a specific, pre-planned target upon request from an observer or a supported unit. It is not continuous or scheduled fire, but is initiated by a specific call for fire support.

Usage

• "Call fire" is used as a compound noun in military contexts, particularly in artillery and fire support coordination. It describes a type of mission where fire is held until requested.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The forward observer requested call fire on the enemy bunker.
  • Call fire missions require precise coordinates and clear communication.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often part of standard military fire support protocols. It contrasts with other types of fire missions like "harassing fire" or "preparatory fire," which may be scheduled or area-based rather than target-specific and on-call.

Variants and Related Words

• Call For Fire (CFF): A formal request for fire support, which may result in "call fire."
• On-call fire: A synonym often used interchangeably with "call fire," indicating fire support that is available and ready to be delivered upon request.
• Fire mission: A general term for an engagement in which artillery fires; a "call fire" is one type of fire mission.

Synonyms

• On-call fire support
• Targeted fire mission
• Requested fire

Notes

• This is a specialized military term. Its meaning is fixed within the context of fire support coordination and is not used in general English.

Noun

1. fire delivered on a specific target in response to a request from the supported unit