Observation post
Position from which soldiers can watch enemy movements / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.[1]
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For astronomical observation posts, see Observatory.
Not to be confused with Scenic viewpoint.