The officer's shelter was a part of the trench located in the reserve trench. This is where the officers would spend their time when they were not in battle. The shelter was a dugout to provide the officers with maximum protection. The officers shelter was just a extravagant as the rest of the German trenches. It had carpeted floors, wood paneling walls, a bed, and a desk. The officer also had photographs, postcards, and official notices tacked to the wall above his desk.