1. Least range setting of a gun at which the projectile will clear an obstacle or friendly troops between the gun and the target. 2. Shortest distance to which a gun can fire from a given position. 3. The range at which a projectile or fuse will be armed.
MINIMUM RANGE
Meaning of MINIMUM RANGE in English
DOD English dictionary of military terms. Английский словарь военных терминов DOD. 2012