Definition

Noun: - Prearranged fire delivered at a predetermined time: A military term for artillery fire, airstrikes, or other forms of fire support that are planned in advance and executed at a specific, scheduled time, rather than in immediate response to a target of opportunity.

Usage

• This term is used almost exclusively in military contexts, particularly in artillery, naval gunfire, and close air support operations. It describes a planned and timed event within a broader battle plan.
• It is a technical, compound noun. The primary word is "fire," modified by "scheduled" to specify its planned nature.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The infantry advance was supported by a scheduled fire on the enemy's forward positions at 0600 hours.
  • The operation called for several scheduled fires along the ridgeline to suppress enemy movement.

Advanced Usage

• "Scheduled fire mission": A more complete term for the task of delivering this type of fire.
  • The battalion executed the scheduled fire mission with precision.

Variants and Related Words

• Prearranged fire: A direct synonym, emphasizing the planning aspect.
• Timed fire: Similar in meaning, focusing on the predetermined timing.
• On-call fire / Immediate fire: Antonyms; fire delivered in response to an immediate request, not pre-scheduled.
• Fire plan: The overall scheme that includes scheduled fires and other fire support.

Synonyms

• Prearranged fire
• Planned fire
• Timed fire

Related Phrases

• Fire for effect: The phase of firing after adjustment, which a scheduled fire might involve.
• Harassing and interdiction (H&I) fire: A type of fire mission that can be scheduled, aimed at disturbing the enemy.

Noun

1. prearranged fire delivered at a predetermined time