Heng Shan Military Command Center Explained

Heng Shan Military Command Center is an underground tri-service command center in Dazhi, Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is the highest level military command center in Taiwan during peace and war.^{[1] [2] [3]}

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.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Air Force shows off command centers . Taipei Times . Sep 8, 1999 . Brian . Hsu . 2017-03-19.
2. News: Taiwan, Asia's Secret Air Power. Easton . Ian . September 25, 2014 . The Diplomat. 2017-03-19. en-US.
3. News: How Taiwan Would Defend Against a Chinese Attack . Kyle . Mizokami . 2014-03-26. USNI News. 2017-03-19. en-US.