Key:bunker_type

A military=bunker node can have an additional bunker_type=* 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
bunker_type	bomb_shelter		The bomb shelter are government-controlled places where civilians gather in case of bombing due to war.
bunker_type	command		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.
bunker_type	flamethrower		A reinforced structure used to operate a static flamethrower device.
bunker_type	foxhole		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.
bunker_type	garage		A reinforced structure used to protect vehicles and other equipment.
bunker_type	gun_emplacement		A reinforced structure used to operate a field gun or heavy artillery.
bunker_type	hardened_aircraft_shelter		A reinforced hangar to house and protect aircraft from damage.
bunker_type	air_raid_shelter		A smaller reinforced structure for civilians to shelter in during air raids
bunker_type	medical		A reinforced structure primarly used for medical treatment, like a dressing station or surgical theater.
bunker_type	mg_nest		A reinforced structure for a heavy machinegun with crew.
bunker_type	mortar_position		A reinforced structure for a mortar (indirect fire) with crew.
bunker_type	munitions		Indicates the position of a heavy concrete bunker structure to warehouse munitions.
bunker_type	nuclear		A fallout shelter protects occupants from nuclear radiation.
bunker_type	observation		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.
bunker_type	personnel_shelter		A reinforced structure primarly used as living quarters and sheltering personnel.
bunker_type	pillbox		A small abandoned World War 2 gun emplacement.
bunker_type	submarine_pen		A large costal structure used to shelter and dock submarines.
bunker_type	technical		A reinforced structure primarly used for operating and shelter technical installations. Example: Radar, power generators, communication centrals, searchlights.
bunker_type	tobruk		A small bunker with a wide hole in the roof. Many variations were built by the axis during World War 2.
bunker_type	torpedo_launcher		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=*

More details at taginfo

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

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