What is the primary focus of fixed fire?

Fixed fire primarily focuses on targeting a stationary point target, which involves maintaining fire on that specific location to ensure effective engagement. This method is particularly useful in situations where the enemy is located at a known position and remains relatively stationary, allowing for effective concentration of firepower in that area.

By concentrating on a single target, fixed fire can maximize the weapon's effectiveness by delivering sustained rounds that can help achieve suppression or neutralization of the threat. This approach allows gunners to refine their aim and adjust their fire to impact the intended target, rather than dispersing their efforts across multiple targets or a broader area, which may dilute the effectiveness of their fire.

In contrast, engaging multiple moving targets, covering a wide area, or focusing on adjusting for environmental factors like wind and elevation typically involves different techniques and strategies that are less suited to the fixed fire approach, which is specifically designed for accuracy and sustained fire on a stationary point.