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 • Oct. 8, 2025

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 • Jun. 6, 2024

Earlier, Reuters reported that Israeli shelling had struck a Lebanese army observation post at the border.

From Reuters • Oct. 13, 2023

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

From his sunny observation post on the woodpile, the cat had watched Mackenzie cross the yard and usher the two dogs into a warm, sweet-smelling stable, shutting the door carefully behind him.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford