Royal School of Artillery

Royal School of Artillery

The Royal School of Artillery is the principal training establishment for artillery warfare in the British Army. It is located at Larkhill Garrison, on the south edge of Salisbury Plain in the UK.

To the west of the school is the main ammunition compound for the area, known as Fargo.

It is also the home of the Gunnery Training Team, which provides a training consultancy service to the Royal Artillery and the wider Army.

External links

* [http://www.army.mod.uk/royalartillery/units/royal_school_of_artillery/ Royal School of Artillery] Official site.


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