Synonyms

command post

American

noun

Army. the headquarters of the commander of a military unit.
a headquarters of a civilian group or organization dealing with an emergency situation, special event, or the like.

command post British

noun

military the position from which a unit commander and his staff exercise command

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Etymology

Origin of command post

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20

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command post

"There's thunder, that's good," said a firefighter at the command post set up in the town's sports hall.

From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026

Mr. Mirchuk says he watches these complex attacks unfold “like a football match” from screens in the command post.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026

Jessica Cadigan, a former FBI intelligence analyst who investigated Election Day threats, said FBI headquarters’ command post was critical to her cases.

From Salon ● Apr. 14, 2026

He says he did not want to shoot or kill anyone, and ended up at a command post.

From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2026

"Just a little mishap," Grace Wexler explained, taking her command post in the middle of the restaurant.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin

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