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observation post

American

noun

Military.

a forward position, often on high ground, from which enemy activity can be observed and, particularly, from which artillery or mortar fire can be directed.

observation post British

noun

OP. military a position from which observations can be made or from which fire can be directed

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observation post

As he neared the edge of the village, Stupnikov heard a shout from one of the two-story homes on the street, which served as a brigade observation post.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

It was built in the 1950s as an observation post and was designed to house up to three people for up to three weeks in the event of an atomic strike.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2024

State media photos showed at least four rockets being fired from launch vehicles as Kim watched from an observation post.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 22, 2024

Kim watched the firings from an observation post along with military officials and his daughter, believed to be named Kim Ju Ae and around 10 years old.

From Washington Times ● Mar. 9, 2023

Startled, Linda lifted her eye just as another fist-sized stone loudly smacked the water just below her observation post.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols

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