Command post
Command post is a post at which the commander of a unit in the field receives orders and exercises command [Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary].
Types of command posts:
Base Command Post: The base command post (also called the main command post) is the primary command structure and is the center for executing commands throughout the operational area. The commander operates out of the base command post, along with the chief of staff and primary staff officers. The base command post controls several activities, including command and communication, reconnaissance and intelligence, firepower coordination, electronic and cyber warfare, engineering, battlefield management, and political work.
Advance Command Post: The advance command post (also called the forward command post) is a forward-based structure designed to enhance command and communication in a key direction of the battle. Ideally, it is situated near the main offensive or defensive effort and well concealed and protected. The advance command post is typically led by the deputy commander and staff. It has a command and communication group, a reconnaissance and intelligence group, and a firepower coordination group.
Rear Command Post: The rear command post (or alternate command post) is responsible for logistics, equipment support, and rear area security. It consists of a combat support and service support group headquarters, a political work group, and security personnel. The commander of the combat support or service support group is often the commander of the rear command post. The rear command post serves as the primary backup command post in case the base command post is destroyed, neutralized, or otherwise compromised. In some situations, the deputy commander may operate from the rear command post.
Reserve Command Post: The reserve command post is a backup in case one of the other three command posts is compromised, damaged, destroyed, or otherwise neutralized. It is smaller and less capable than the base command post, but it must be able to conduct all base command post operations. The reserve command post may also serve as an interim command post in case the other command posts are temporarily unavailable due to movement or enemy action [Apan].
Command post. Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary. Retrieved from: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/command%20post
Planning and Organizing Army Operations and Command Post Operations. Apan. Retrieved from: https://community.apan.org/wg/tradoc-g2/operational-environment-and-threat-analysis-directorate/w/red-diamond-newsletters/34325/6-planning-and-organizing-army-opera