![]() | This article includes a list of references, related reading, or external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations. (December 2021) |
Sennelager Training Area | |
---|---|
Senne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany | |
![]() Sennelager Training Area insignia | |
Coordinates | 51°51′N 08°47′E / 51.850°N 8.783°E |
Type | Military training area |
Area | 116 square kilometres (45 sq mi) |
Site information | |
Owner | German Government |
Operator | British Army |
Controlled by | UK Ministry of Defence |
Garrison information | |
Garrison | British Army Germany |
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 of the German Army is located nearby.