What tactical advantage can be gained from utilizing indirect fire?

Utilizing indirect fire provides a significant tactical advantage by reducing the risk to the firing unit. When employing indirect fire systems, such as artillery or mortars, the firing unit can remain positioned away from the direct line of sight to the enemy. This separation helps protect the unit from immediate retaliatory attacks or exposure to enemy fire, as they are not located in the same space as the targets they engage. Additionally, indirect fire allows units to engage enemies that are hidden behind cover or at a distance, further increasing their safety and operational effectiveness.

While engaging targets from open positions can facilitate direct fire, it does not leverage the protective benefit of distance. Improving ammunition storage times and enhancing communication lines with ground forces do not specifically relate to the unique operational benefits offered by indirect fire.