Outpost (military)
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In military terminology, an outpost is a location where detachments of military personnel are stationed at a distance from the main armed force or formation in a region.[1] Outposts are usually located in remote or sparsely populated areas, positioned to observe and defend against unauthorized intrusions and surprise attacks, serving as the first line of defense. The station occupied by such troops, usually a