Learn English – **The** word for the military action of shooting several targets at once

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In the Maersk Alabama hijacking, the seals took three shots at once, killing all three pirates simultaneously. I was watching the reproduction and I remember the analyst naming a specific term.

What is the word for that particular action?

Best Answer

In this video, the words simultaneous and synchronized shots are used. However, I believe the correct term is Simultaneous Engagement, as seen here quoted from the book Advanced Sniper Markmanship, which I believe was written by an instructor in this field.

Simultaneous Engagements

In certain situations, it's useful for several snipers to simultaneously engage the same target or multiple targets...