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

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

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

At its nearest point, from the Mashan observation post, the main island of Kinmen is at low tide less than 2km from Chinese-controlled territory.

From Reuters • Oct. 26, 2021

Voight spent the night at the Coldwater observation post.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone