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fire team

[/ˈfaɪər tiːm/]
nounpl: fire teams
equipe de fogo
1. A small military unit, typically consisting of 4-5 soldiers, that forms the basic tactical unit in infantry operations
The fire team moved tactically through the urban terrain.
A equipe de fogo avançou taticamente pelo terreno urbano.
2. In military context, the smallest unit capable of independent fire and maneuver
Each fire team is led by a team leader or squad leader.
Cada equipe de fogo é liderada por um chefe de equipe ou chefe de esquadrão.
Synonyms
fire unitcombat teamtactical team

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
equipe de fogo
standard military terminology
Portugal
equipa de fogo
standard military terminology with Portuguese spelling
Military Context
grupo de combate
alternative technical term

Related Idioms & Phrases

under fire
return fire
lay down fire
concentrate fire
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