weapons tight

phrase

An order that weapons may only be fired at targets (especially aircraft or missiles) that are positively identified as hostile.

Meanings

phrase
  1. governmentAn order that weapons may only be fired at targets (especially aircraft or missiles) that are positively identified as hostile.
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APA

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MLA

“weapons tight.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/weapons%20tight. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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