Stützpunkt

Stützpunkt is a German noun that roughly translates to base, strongpoint, or point of support. In military usage it denotes a base of operations where troops are stationed, supplied, and commanded. Stützpunkte can vary in size from large garrisons to smaller outposts and may function as forward operating bases or regional hubs for logistics and administration. The term emphasizes the role of the location as a fixed support point for operations rather than a transient position.

In civil and technical contexts, Stützpunkt can refer to a fixed reference point used for surveying, construction, or geodesy. Such a point serves as a known benchmark around which measurements are taken or around which structures are aligned, ensuring consistency and accuracy in projects and mapping.

Beyond military and technical uses, Stützpunkt can describe any strategic or logistical center that provides support to other units, agencies, or operations, including police posts, border stations, training facilities, or disaster-relief centers. The plural form is Stützpunkte. The term is widely used in German-language military, civil-service, and engineering discourse to convey the idea of a reliable, anchored location that underpins broader activities.