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| − | Open fire! or simply Fire! is a command given to a squad of soldiers to commence firing their weapons. | + | Open fire! or simply Fire! is a command given to a squad of soldiers to commence firing their weapons.<ref>http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/open+fire</ref> This ensures that the maximum effectiveness is achieved and deters soldiers engaging at long ranges where their fire is less effective. |
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*[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0160797/ Rules of Engagement (2000)] - drama starring [[Tommy Lee Jones]] and [[Samuel L. Jackson]] | *[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0160797/ Rules of Engagement (2000)] - drama starring [[Tommy Lee Jones]] and [[Samuel L. Jackson]] | ||
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Revision as of 20:39, December 1, 2008
Opening fire refers to the first shots fired in an engagement. It can be small arms fire or artillery. Returning fire refers to a response to opening fire.
In confrontations between US military forces and civilians, there are strict ethical and legal rules of engagement applied to the military. The question Who fired the first shot? has legal and ethical implications.
Open Fire
Open fire! or simply Fire! is a command given to a squad of soldiers to commence firing their weapons.[1] This ensures that the maximum effectiveness is achieved and deters soldiers engaging at long ranges where their fire is less effective.
See also
- Kent State protests - shot "heard"?
- Waco incident - tank fires on religious compound
- Fallujah incident - dispute over who shot first
- My Lai - unarmed civilians massacred
- Boston Massacre - British soldiers shoot at colonists armed with... snowballs
External Links
- Rules of Engagement (2000) - drama starring Tommy Lee Jones and Samuel L. Jackson