indirect-fire

The US military command in Iraq continues to talk about an alleged pipeline of Iranian weapons to Iraqi Shiites opposing the US occupation, implying that they have become dependent on Iran for indirect-fire weapons and rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs).

OpEdNews - Quicklink: Where Are Those Iranian Weapons in Iraq? 2008

Forces, ETO, at the end of the war, however, concluded that tank units found it increasingly difficult later in the conflict to use tanks in the indirect-fire role.

Steel Victory Yeide, Harry 2003

During one sixteen-day "break" in offensive operations, moreover, tanks of the 737th Tank Battalion fired approximately fourteen thousand rounds of 75mm in indirect-fire missions from static positions.

Steel Victory Yeide, Harry 2003

Assault Gun Platoon of three two-gun sections attached to each of three regimental combat teams in close support with indirect-fire missions.

Steel Victory Yeide, Harry 2003

When a TRP is recommended and accepted to be used as an indirect-fire target, it is assigned a number from an assigned block of target identification numbers as explained in FM 6-20.

FM 7-91 Chptr 3 Employment/ Antiarmor Platoon United States Army 1987

Skillful integration of infantry, engineer, and indirect-fire assets will significantly improve the survivability and lethality of antiarmor units.

FM 7-91 Chptr 2 Fundamentals/ Antiarmor Unit Employment United States Army 1987

Direct-fire weapons systems are inherently more accurate, lethal, and responsive than indirect-fire systems.

FM 7-91 Chptr 3 Employment/ Antiarmor Platoon United States Army 1987

Suppressive fire can be provided by direct-fire or indirect-fire weapons systems.

FM 7-91 Chptr 3 Employment/ Antiarmor Platoon United States Army 1987

It does, however, provide long-range, accurate fire on point targets and complements a mix of other direct-fire and indirect-fire weapons in the overwatch role.

FM 7-91 Chptr 3 Employment/ Antiarmor Platoon United States Army 1987

The mortars are normally emplaced in a central position, and their fires are controlled by the fire direction center (FDC) using the indirect-fire method.

FM 7-85 Chapter 7 Combat Support United States Army 1987