What is another word for Counterpreparation Fire?
Pronunciation: [kˈa͡ʊntəpɹˌɛpəɹˈe͡ɪʃən fˈa͡ɪ͡ə] (IPA) 
Counterpreparation fire is a military term that refers to a type of artillery fire used to neutralize or destroy enemy artillery positions before they can fire on friendly forces. There are several synonyms that can be used to describe this type of fire, including suppressive fire, defensive fire, preemptive fire, and counterbattery fire. Suppressing fire is used to prevent the enemy from firing on friendly forces. Defensive fire is used to protect friendly forces by firing on incoming enemy artillery. Preemptive fire is used to destroy enemy artillery before they can fire. Counterbattery fire is similar to preemptive fire, but specifically targets enemy artillery batteries. All of these synonyms describe a type of artillery fire used to gain a strategic advantage in military operations.
