Fire mission safety controls
Fire missions must remain flexible and safe to accommodate changing conditions or emerging hazards. Controllers use critical terms to pause, halt, or repeat fires without confusion:
| Proword | Purpose |
|---|---|
| CHECK FIRE | Immediately stops all firing for safety, pending further instruction. This warning can be given by anyone observing a safety issue. |
| CEASE LOADING | Halts further ammunition preparation while preserving already loaded rounds for use. |
| REPEAT | Enables rapid re-engagement of previous fire data, reducing delay in follow-up fires. |
Using these controls ensures responsive and safe fire support delivery under pressure.
