close air support

Its primary role would be close support to the Army.

But of the patients who reported no such close supports, 58 percent died within the year.

They were designed to work as close support for the infantry.

Its primary function was close air support for ground troops.

Our helicopters were called on the scene to provide close air support, and soon one of them was shot down.

"I'll appreciate some close support from you and your boys, if things get to that."

The agency moved forward with the Armies and provided close support.

Battalions will need close support and training for months, probably years.

But after incidents of friendly fire, they were not called again for close air support.

Once these operations had been carried out, close air support could be rendered to the army.