sallyport

/ ˈsælɪˌpɔːt /

noun

1. an opening in a fortified place from which troops may make a sally

Example Sentences

Area regulations required silence, so the news swept across the area like a hot wind, a ripple of whispered air, until it reached Slaight, who was marching in and out of a little piece of shade, down at the western end of the area, near the stoops on either side of the First Class Sallyport, a vaulted passageway through the barracks.

From Salon

It was not clear whether Mr. Kadhimi was referring to the latest rocket attack on May 3, targeting the Balad compound of another U.S. military contractor, Sallyport.

From New York Times

They said the U.S. company Sallyport has its headquarters within the air base and has 46 personnel there contracted to provide base services to support Iraq’s F-16 program.

From Washington Post

They said U.S. defense company Sallyport has its headquarters within the airbase, and currently has 46 personnel there contracted to provide base services to support Iraq’s F-16 program.

From Washington Times

Reports have also pointed to Balad Air Force as a prominent point of corruption in the Iraqi military apparatus, ranging from schemes to steal fuel to smuggle on the black market, to Sallyport Security personnel on base becoming embroiled in alcohol smuggling and human trafficking endeavors -- all of which contribute to the calamity and hinder the readiness of pilots in the hot zone.

From Fox News