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.

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Sennelager Training Area
Senne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Sennelager Training Area is located in North Rhine-Westphalia
Sennelager Training Area
Sennelager Training Area
Coordinates51°51′N 8°47′E
TypeMilitary training area
Area116 km2 (45 sq mi)
Site information
OwnerGerman Government
OperatorBritish Army
Controlled byUK Ministry of Defence
Garrison information
GarrisonBritish Army Germany
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