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ob·ser·va·tion post
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Princeton's WordNet
lookout, observation postnoun
an elevated post affording a wide view
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Observation post
a military outpost, usually at a height above the surrounding terrain, at or near the front line of a battle from which an observer may see the enemy's positions and direct artillery fire.
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Observation post
An observation post (commonly abbreviated OP), temporary or fixed, is a position from which soldiers can watch enemy movements, to warn of approaching soldiers (such as in trench warfare), or to direct fire. In strict military terminology, an observation post is any preselected position from which observations are to be made - this may include very temporary installations such as a vehicle parked as a roadside checkpoint, or even an airborne aircraft.
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observation post
An observation post is a specific location or structure which is used to monitor, observe, or surveil a particular area or activities within that area. This can be for purposes of security, scientific research or serves in military operations to gather intelligence about enemy activities. It is typically equipped with equipment or tools designed for detailed observation such as binoculars, cameras, radar etc.
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Observation post
An observation post, temporary or fixed, is a position from which soldiers can watch enemy movements, to warn of approaching soldiers, or to direct artillery fire. In strict military terminology, an observation post is any preselected position from which observations are to be made - this may include very temporary installations such as a vehicle parked as a roadside checkpoint, or even an airborne aircraft.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
observation post
A position from which military observations are made, or fire directed and adjusted, and which possesses appropriate communications; may be airborne. Also called OP.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of observation post in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of observation post in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of observation post in a Sentence
There was no firing on the U.S. observation post.
I left my observation post on my own, i understand leaving was against the law.
Evacuating the observation post in Idlib after the regime's attack is definitely not happening, it won't happen anywhere, the Turkish Armed Forces will not retreat from where it is located.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan:
We have requested an area of 5X19 (km) on the northwest of Manbij to protect the area. We reached an agreement on this with Russia ... it is like an observation post.
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