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overwatch Definition

over·watch (ō′vər wäc̸h)

transitive verb

  1. to watch over
  2. Archaic to make weary by long watching

overwatch Usage Examples

Object

  • position: Tanks firing from overwatch positions can suppress antitank guided missile gunners at 1,500 to 3,000 meters with WP ammunition.
  • fire: Air cavalry assets can also provide overwatching fires during the extraction.
  • aircraft: Primarily, the overwatching aircraft enhances the survivability of the bounding aircraft by alerting the team member of an enemy sighting or suspicious activity.
  • technique: The bounding overwatch technique is also normally used when conducting reconnaissance and enemy contact is expected.

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