Heng Shan Military Command Center () is an underground tri-service

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in Dazhi,

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. 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

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