general support artillery

general support artillery
Artillery which executes the fire directed by the commander of the unit to which it organically belongs or is attached. It fires in support of the operation as a whole rather than in support of a specific subordinate unit. Also called GSA. See also direct support artillery; general support-reinforcing; reinforcing.

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