Observation tower — in Auersberg, Saxony, Germany. An observation tower is a structure used to view events from a long distance and to create a full 360 degree range of vision. They are usually at least 20 metres (65.6 ft) tall and made from stone, iron, and… … Wikipedia
Fire Island (Anchorage, Alaska) — Fire Island is a convert|5.5|mi|km|sing=on long island in the U.S. state of Alaska, located near the head of Cook Inlet at coor dms|61|09|34|N|150|11|55|W|region:US. It is the only island in the Municipality of Anchorage, sitting three miles (5… … Wikipedia
Observation post — Ob ser*va tion post (Mil.) 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. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
observation post — n. an advanced military position from which movements of the enemy can be observed, artillery fire directed, etc … English World dictionary
Fire Control Towers — Fire Control Towers, commonly called observation towers are emplacements usually dating from World War II which were used to observe and relay coordinates of enemy vessels to land based artillery … Wikipedia
Fire-control system — Note: the term fire control may also refer to means of stopping a fire, such as sprinkler systems. A fire control system is a computer, often mechanical, which is designed to assist a weapon system in hitting its target. It performs the same task … Wikipedia
Fire Support Base — Pour les articles homonymes, voir FSB . Le terme Fire Support Base (condensé par le sigle FSB ou abrégé en Firebase ou FB) littéralement « base d appui feu » désigne, dans la terminologie militaire américaine, une installation en… … Wikipédia en Français
Fire Force — La Fire Force est un procédé de contre insurrection conçu par le commandement rhodésien pendant la guerre de Rhodésie et mis en œuvre par la Rhodesian Air Force et la Rhodesian Army. Sommaire 1 Introduction 2 Première vague 3 Deuxième vague … Wikipédia en Français
Observation post — For astronomical observation posts, see Observatory. An observation post for airfield defense coordination. An observation post, temporary or fixed, is a position from which soldiers can watch enemy movements, to warn of approaching soldiers… … Wikipedia
Observation Post Alpha — Contemporary border fence and NATO observation tower monument, near Rasdorf, Germany. Observation Post Alpha, OP Alpha or Point Alpha ( … Wikipedia