A military station is a place where military personnel are stationed. The term can refer to a variety of different locations, including camps, bases, posts, garrisons, forts, and outposts. Camps are temporary military installations, while bases are permanent facilities. Posts are usually smaller than bases and are often located in remote areas. Garrisons are military posts that are used to house troops and their families. Forts are large, fortified military installations, and outposts are small, isolated military stations.