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Otterburn Training Area (Camp)

United Kingdom / England / Rothbury /
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Otterburn Training Area is the second largest live firing range in the country and has been used for military training since 1911.Otterburn Training Area (outside the camp) consists of over 60,000 acres of land and has the largest impact area in the UK. Approximately 29,000 acres (11,750 hectares) is set aside for 'dry' (i.e. non-live firing) training. Some 30,000 soldiers use the area each year and may spend several weeks training here. Hutted camps can accommodate a maximum of 1,600 visiting troops, at any one time.

The wide variety of terrain provides a realistic environment for British and NATO soldiers to train with the latest infantry weapons, artillery and helicopters. There are two main live firing range areas at Otterburn for artillery, demolitions, all infantry weapons and restricted armoured vehicle firing. Fighter aircraft and helicopters also practice ground attack firing, and there are parachute dropping zones.

A wide selection of live firing ranges provide facilities for weapons from 5.56mm calibre small arms to 155mm artillery and 30mm guns on armoured reconnaissance vehicles. The ranges are used by AS-90 Artillery and M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System's and Otterburn is the only place in the UK where the MLRS can be fired, requiring a 11 mile long via 2 mile wide firing rang. The soft nature of the ground precludes the use of heavy armoured vehicles such as Main Battle Tanks.

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Coordinates:   55°15'26"N   2°10'15"W
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