command post

[kəˈmænd poʊst]
nounpl: command posts
posto de comando
1. The headquarters or central location from which a military commander directs operations and exercises control over forces
The general established a command post near the front lines to better coordinate the troops.
O general estabeleceu um posto de comando perto da linha de frente para coordenar melhor as tropas.
2. A central control center for any organized operation or activity
During the disaster relief effort, the NGO set up a command post to manage volunteers and resources.
Durante os esforços de alívio do desastre, a ONG estabeleceu um posto de comando para gerenciar voluntários e recursos.
3. The main administrative and strategic center of an organization or operation
The campaign's command post was located in downtown Manhattan.
O posto de comando da campanha estava localizado no centro de Manhattan.
The term 'command post' is primarily used in military and emergency management contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It reflects hierarchical organizational structures and is especially prevalent in military operations, disaster relief, and large-scale coordinated efforts. In Portuguese, 'posto de comando' is the standard military terminology.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
headquarterscontrol centerbase of operationscommand centeroperational base

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
posto de comando
Most common term used in military and organizational contexts
Rio de Janeiro
posto de comando
Standard usage in military and official contexts
São Paulo
centro de operações
Alternative term sometimes used in business and civilian operations
Portugal
posto de comando
Same term used in Portuguese military terminology

Related Words

commandoperations centertactical headquartersfield headquartersmilitary base

Related Idioms & Phrases

run the command post
take charge from the command post
establish a command post
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