Overwatch (military tactic)
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Military tactic
Not to be confused with Overmatch.
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Overwatch is a
military unit, vehicle, or aircraft supports another friendly unit while the latter executes fire and movement tactics. The term was coined in U.S. military doctrine in the 1950s.[1]
An overwatching unit typically takes a vantage position (usually a
covering fire
for advancing friendly units.
See also
References
- ^ William Safire (14 October 2007). "On Language - Overwatch". New York Times. Retrieved 21 November 2015.