Naval gunfire support

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	To oppose or discuss a nomination, please go to CZ:Proposed for deletion and follow the instructions. For the monthly nomination lists, see Category:Articles for deletion. Naval gunfire support (NGFS) is the use of naval guns and gunnery|naval guns]] and other shipborne weapons such as multiple rocket launcher]]s in the direct support of land forces, usually in amphibious warfare]]. It is distinct from close air support]] delivered by aircraft flying from aircraft carrier]]s, and from deep land attack]] from ships. Land attack is to naval gunfire support as battlefield air interdiction]] is to close air support]]. Early NGFS was direct fire]], where the ship could see both the target and the friendly forces. As technology developed, indirect fire]], with the attendant risks of fratricide (military)|friendly fire]] but also the benefits of being able to use heavier weapons on more distant targets, came into use. It soon became obvious that effective indirect fire required well-considered doctrine, techniques, and equipment for controlling close support to ground forces]]. Such techniques did not develop seriously until the Second World War]].