ground observation post
1Observation 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… …
2observation post — Mil. 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. * * * …
3ground observer — noun : one that observes, tracks, and reports the movement of aircraft from an observation post * * * a person stationed in a position on the ground to watch, follow, and report on flights of aircraft, esp. of enemy aircraft. * * * ground… …
4Observation balloon — An observation balloon being launched from the USS Arizona. This balloon has a two man crew that performed artillery spotting in support of the battleship s main guns …
5Post-glacial rebound — A model of present day mass change due to post glacial rebound and the reloading of the ocean basins with seawater. Blue and purple areas indicate rising due to the removal of the ice sheets. Yellow and red areas indicate falling as mantle… …
6Ground Observer Corps — The Ground Observer Corps was a series of Civil Defense programs in the United States to protect against air attack. First begun in World War II by the Army Air Force, the 1.5 million civilian observers at 14,000 coastal observation posts used… …
7Advanced Landing Ground — (ALG) was the term given to the temporary airfields constructed by the Allies in Normandy in the days following the D Day landings in 1944. The ALGs enabled the relocation of tactical air support from England to Normandy, shortening the sortie… …
8Japan Ground Self-Defense Force — For the Imperial Japanese Army (1871–1947), please see that article. For the Ministry of the Military (Ritsuryō) (701–1871), please see that article. Japan Ground Self Defense Force 陸上自衛隊 (Rikujō Jieitai) …
9Melbourne Cricket Ground — MCG redirects here. For other uses, see MCG (disambiguation). Melbourne Cricket Ground The MCG …
10The Southern Star (observation wheel) — The Southern Star The Southern Star prior to its 2009 closure General information Status Dismantled for major repairs Type …
