observation post

American  

noun

Military.

1. 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.

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observation post British  

noun

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

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Example Sentences

But the building's owner, Shaker Skeik, told us the block had been used as an observation post by Israeli troops during operations.

From BBC

The IDF said on Sunday that it had "dismantled" 23 structures where explosives laboratories, weapons, observation posts and other infrastructure belonging to armed groups were located.

From BBC

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

Photos and videos recorded by the agency from an observation post showed bursts of incandescent red lava with some lightning during the eruptions.

From Seattle Times

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

From Seattle Times