Key:bunker_type

Description
A specific type of military bunker. Show/edit corresponding data item.
Group: military
Used on these elements
may be used on nodesshould not be used on waysmay be used on areas (and multipolygon relations)should not be used on relations (except multipolygon relations)
Documented values: 8
Requires
Useful combination
Status: in use
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A military=bunker node can have an additional =* tag to specify the exact type of bunker it is. It can be a value from the table below, or some other appropriate value.

Core values

Key Value Element Comment Rendering Photo
bomb_shelter node area The bomb shelter are government-controlled places where civilians gather in case of bombing due to war.
command node area A reinforced structure used as a headquarter. For planning, tactics, directing troops and firepower. Often with living quarters and higher ranking officers. Sometimes equipped with observation-decks, periscopes and rangefinders. Not to be confused with the smaller observation post.
flamethrower node area A reinforced structure used to operate a static flamethrower device.
foxhole node area A reinforced structure, usually very small, used as a prepared firing position for one or two soldiers. Can be a standalone construction or a part of a trench.
garage node area A reinforced structure used to protect vehicles and other equipment.
gun_emplacement node area A reinforced structure used to operate a field gun or heavy artillery.
hardened_aircraft_shelter node area A reinforced hangar to house and protect aircraft from damage.
air_raid_shelter node area A smaller reinforced structure for civilians to shelter in during air raids
medical node area A reinforced structure primarly used for medical treatment, like a dressing station or surgical theater.
mg_nest node area A reinforced structure for a heavy machinegun with crew.
mortar_position node area A reinforced structure for a mortar (indirect fire) with crew.
munitions node area Indicates the position of a heavy concrete bunker structure to warehouse munitions.
nuclear node area A fallout shelter protects occupants from nuclear radiation.
observation node area A reinforced structure primarly used for observation and to direct firepower. Differs from a command post, usually a lot smaller and only operated by a few soldiers.
personnel_shelter node area A reinforced structure primarly used as living quarters and sheltering personnel.
pillbox node area A small abandoned World War 2 gun emplacement.
submarine_pen node area A large costal structure used to shelter and dock submarines.
technical node area A reinforced structure primarly used for operating and shelter technical installations. Example: Radar, power generators, communication centrals, searchlights.
tobruk node area A small bunker with a wide hole in the roof. Many variations were built by the axis during World War 2.
torpedo_launcher node area A reinforced costal structure used for operating a land-mounted torpedo launcher. Often referred to as a torpedo battery.

See also

  • regelbau=* – Indicates the Regelbau design ID of german WW2 bunkers

Possible tagging mistakes

  • type=* ‒ This key should only be used on relations. Better use =* and/or (if applicable) regelbau=*.
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