Heng Shan Military Command Center () is an underground tri-service
command center
A command center (often called a war room) is any place that is used to provide centralized command for some purpose.
While frequently considered to be a military facility, these can be used in many other cases by governments or businesses ...
in Dazhi,
Zhongshan District, Taipei
Zhongshan District () is an administrative district of Taipei, Taipei City.
Economy
In the 1970s, the district was recognized as the center of the city's tourist industry, with large hotels and international restaurants. The interest from ...
, Taiwan. It is the highest level military command center in Taiwan during peace and war.
History
The construction of the command center began in 1960. This involved excavation of a mountain in the Taipei suburb of Dazhi (formerly spelled Tachih) and was only completed in 1982.
Design
It was built to withstand attack from ballistic missiles and is connected to numerous other command posts and military bases via tunnels. It also has office space for various government agencies, cabinet and the President to be used during war.
References
1982 establishments in Taiwan
Nuclear bunkers
Joint military headquarters
Military installations of the Republic of China
Buildings and structures in Taipei
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