Achieve fire superiority
Apply sufficient fire to reduce the enemy’s ability to return effective fire.
- Direct fire toward known or suspected enemy positions to suppress them.
- Increase volume, accuracy, or tempo of fire until enemy fire becomes ineffective or sporadic.
- Use suppressive fire as the primary method; at closer ranges or against small elements, deliberate fire may be sufficient.
- Maintain fire until friendly manoeuvre or disengagement is achieved.
Fire superiority enables freedom of movement and reduces friendly casualties.
