Definition
A formal request for artillery or mortar fire on a specific target, complete with coordinates and desired effect. It's ordering destruction by mail, military style.
Example Usage
The forward observer called in a fire mission on the enemy mortar position, adjusting rounds until the target was neutralized.
Origin
Formalized in artillery doctrine as fire support became systematized in WWI
Fun Fact
A complete fire mission request includes target location, description, type of ordnance desired, and method of fire—it's basically a deadly order form with very specific delivery instructions.
Source: Artillery and fire support doctrine
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