Which term means delivering fires on a target through direct or indirect means?

• A. Linkup Point
• B. No Fire Area
• C. Attack by Fire
• D. Fire Support Coordination

Answer: (C)

Delivering fires on a target through direct or indirect means is called attack by fire. This term covers applying direct fire from weapons that you can aim at the target in sight, as well as indirect fire from mortars, artillery, or air-delivered munitions, all with the aim of destroying, suppressing, or fixing the enemy to enable maneuver. It’s a flexible fire application used to shape the battlefield and support an assault or other movement by your unit. Other concepts you might see—such as a No Fire Area, which designates zones where fires are prohibited; a Linkup Point, a rendezvous location for units; and Fire Support Coordination, the process of planning and coordinating fires to ensure safety and effectiveness—do not describe the act of delivering fires themselves.