Sennelager Training Area
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The Sennelager Training Area (German: Truppenübungsplatz Senne) is a military training area in Germany, under the control of British Forces based in Paderborn Garrison. It covers an area of 116 square kilometres (45 square miles), and belongs to the German Government, which discharges its responsibility through its Institute for Federal Real Estate. The area was first used for military purposes at the end of the 19th century. The Field Marshal Rommel Barracks, Augustdorf is located nearby.
Sennelager Training Area | |
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Senne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany | |
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Coordinates | 51°51′N 8°47′E |
Type | Military training area |
Area | 116 km2 (45 sq mi) |
Site information | |
Owner | German Government |
Operator | British Army |
Controlled by | UK Ministry of Defence |
Garrison information | |
Garrison | British Army Germany |