reduced charge


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reduced charge

1. The smaller of the two propelling charges available for naval guns.
2. Charge employing a reduced amount of propellant to fire a gun at short ranges as compared to a normal charge. See also normal charge.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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