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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The video was recorded from an observation post located next to an evacuation site in a field at Gam Ici village.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 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

It is only an observation post but it is packed full of weaponry.

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2022

Heath said the 49-year-old was last heard from on April 26, when he was tasked with holding an observation post in the Kherson region so civilians there could evacuate.

From Washington Post • Jun. 17, 2022

“And my nice, sweet, wonderful, lovable big brother is going to build me an observation post in the cherry tree so I can observe the wildlife.”

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli

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