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1. (n.) friendly fire
fire, as by artillery, by one's own forces, that causes casualties to one's own troops.
Etymology: (1940–45)
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1. (noun) friendly fire, fratricide
fire that injures or kills an ally
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Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms |
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1. friendly fire
In casualty reporting, a casualty circumstance applicable to persons killed in action or wounded in action mistakenly or accidentally by friendly forces actively engaged with the enemy, who are directing fire at a hostile force or what is thought to be a hostile force. See also casualty.
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