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.
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