A term used by NATO and U.S. military branches to denote the order that weapons may be fired at targets that are not positively identified as friendly. In other words, troops may fire at targets that are potential enemies but haven't been confirmed as enemies.
This is different than Weapons Tight, which means that weapons may only be fired at targets confirmed as hostile, and Weapons Hold, which means that weapons may only be fired at targets when under attack.
This is different than Weapons Tight, which means that weapons may only be fired at targets confirmed as hostile, and Weapons Hold, which means that weapons may only be fired at targets when under attack.
SGT: Sir, we have two vehicles approaching our position and they have not followed our orders to stop.
Commander: Weapons Free.
SGT: Roger that, Weapons Free.
Commander: Weapons Free.
SGT: Roger that, Weapons Free.
by GixxerSteve July 4, 2019
A term used by many branches of the US Military, and special operations forces giving the ok for your men and woman to fire on your enemy.
PVT: Sir our squad is in position and the enemy is within range what do we do now?
SGT: Weapons Free.
PVT: Roger that.
SGT: Weapons Free.
PVT: Roger that.
by Slikky July 4, 2011