Definition of the term 'friendly fire ' per official documentation of the United States Department of Defense.
friendly fire
In casualty reporting, a casualty circumstance applicable to persons killed in action or wounded in action mistakenly or accidentally by friendly forces actively engaged with the enemy, who are directing fire at a hostile force or what is thought to be a hostile force. See also casualty. (US DoD)
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