(*) Intensive prearranged fire delivered when the imminence of the enemy attack is discovered. (DOD only) It is designed to: break up enemy formations; disorganize the enemys systems of command, communications, and observation; decrease the effectiveness of artillery preparation; and impair the enemys offensive spirit. See also fire.
COUNTERPREPARATION FIRE
Meaning of COUNTERPREPARATION FIRE in English
DOD English dictionary of military terms. Английский словарь военных терминов DOD. 2012