Home › value › fon_11

Pillbox (FON_11)

DGIF baseline 2026-1, the latest. Earlier baselines: timemap.

RDF: fon_11.ttl

Name

pillbox

Attribute

FON Fortification Type

Definition

A small low fortified emplacement for machine guns and anti-tank weapons.

Description

Pillboxes are usually made of concrete or steel and are typically found along trench lines and at critical points within defensive lines.

Accepted

2016-06-08

Defined by

DFDD

Allowed for

• AH050 Fortification

RWOI terms naming it

• RWO_04526 Foxhole
• RWO_04532 Pillbox
• RWO_04542 Fighting Hole
• RWO_04544 Ranger Grave
• RWO_04545 Gun-Pit
• RWO_04546 Fighting Pit
• RWO_04547 Rifle Pit
• RWO_04550 Shell Scrape
• RWO_04551 Spider Hole

Source: DGIF 2026-1 QEA model, DGIWG. Standard: DGIWG 206-3. Licence: CC BY 4.0, © DGIWG.