NOTIFICATION OF LIVE FIRING AND DRY TRAINING AT ALTCAR RIFLE RANGE, HIGHTOWN IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALTCAR RIFLE RANGE BYE-LAWS AND STANDING ORDERS

Notification of firing at Altcar - February 2010

1.  Live firing may take place from 0800 hours until 1630 hrs from 1 February 2010 to 28 February 2010.  Dry Training may take place at any time throughout the month of February 2010.  Fridays are normally a non live firing day unless Operational Training is taking place.

2.  The Land and Sea Danger Areas will be closed during these periods when RED FLAGS or LAMPS are displayed.  Air Danger height 1000ft when range is in use.

3.  Night firing may take place between any of the dates shown below: 

Mon-Thu 01-04 Feb 2010

Mon-Thu 08-11 Feb 2010

Mon-Thu 15-18 Feb 2010

Mon-Thu 22-25 Feb 2010

Night Firing has not been requested for February 2010 as at 7 January 2010

4.  Whilst every effort is made to conduct live firing within the hours of 0800-1630hrs daily, this is not always possible.  Units may require additional shooting time outside the hours of 0800-1630hrs.  This will be kept to a minimum where possible but cannot be guaranteed because of operational requirement and Military necessity.

Notification of firing at Altcar - March 2010

1.  Live firing may take place from 0800 hours until 1630 hrs from 1 March 2010 to 31 March 2010.  Dry Training may take place at any time throughout the month of March 2010.  Fridays are normally a non live firing day unless Operational Training is taking place.

 2.  The Land and Sea Danger Areas will be closed during these periods when RED FLAGS or LAMPS are displayed.  Air Danger height 1000ft when range is in use.

3.  Night firing may take place between any of the dates shown below:

Mon-Thu 01-04 Mar 2010

Mon-Thu 08-11 Mar 2010

Mon-Thu 15-18 Mar 2010

Mon-Thu 22-25 Mar 2010

Mon-Wed 29-31 Mar 2010

Night Firing has not been requested for March 2010 as at 01 February 2010

4.  Whilst every effort is made to conduct live firing within the hours of 0800-1630hrs daily, this is not always possible.  Units may require additional shooting time outside the hours of 0800-1630hrs.  This will be kept to a minimum where possible but cannot be guaranteed because of operational requirement and Military necessity.

Altcar Training Camp

The Camp and Range complex is designated a conservation area and is protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 therefore no digging or dumping of waste material is permitted. Specifically Area 5a has been identified by the National Conservation Council as a site of special interest, every effort should be made not to disturb flora or fauna in this area and to stay away from ponds and scrapes.

The Camp Commandant is responsible for the management of the land within the ranges and dry training area. Use this land with care and consideration for those who will follow.

History

Altcar Ranges are unique in that they are the only major ranges owned by a Reserve Forces & Cadets Association. The land was given by Lord Sefton and first used for the Grand Lancashire Rifle Contest on Monday, 29 October 1860.

The land was given by Lord Sefton in February 1862 to provide a rifle range for Liverpool Volunteer Units. In 1885 Lord Sefton made an agreement with the Secretary of State for War for the use of the range by the Regular and Militia. The statement includes that its use is subject to accommodating the volunteers, it being for their special use. Over the years the ranges have been developed and rebuilt.

During the war two hutted camps, A & B camps, were built for use of the Command Musketry School. Between the wars B Camp was used for weekend training by West Lancashire TA Units. Prior to 1966 the Altcar Range Committee was responsible for both Ranges and Camp but in 1966 the camp was handed over to HQ North West District and in 1970 it was renamed Altcar Training Camp. The camp was handed back to RFCA on 1st April 1999.

Accommodation

Male: 60 Officers 80 SNCO 320 Soldiers
Female: 70 (more at the expense of male accommodation)

'C' Camp & Bivouac Area

Hutted accommodation for 24 all ranks (including associated messing and ablution facilities).
Bivouac Area accommodation for 100 all ranks.
Total accommodation 550 Beds

Sports

2 x Football Pitches
2 x Volley Ball Courts (Outdoor)
Sports Hall
(All booked through the Range Liaison Officer)
Assault Course
(Booked through Camp Commandant/Quartermaster)

Range Facilities

(1) Gallery: A & M Range Pistol

B Range 38 Lanes 300 yds
C Range 23 Lanes 600 yds
D Range 8 Lanes 500/1000 yds
I Range 15 Lanes 200 yds
K Range 12 Lanes 100 yds

Facilities for Falling Plate on 'B' Range:
(2) ETR 600 m + CGR 400 m
(3) MMTT
(4) 25m Indoor Rimfire
(5) DCCT - Dismounted Close Combat Trainer
(6) Dry Training Areas 5a, 6 & 7 (up to section level)

Bridge for training scenarios (160 acres)
(7) OBUA Village on 5a
(8) NBC Chamber
(9) Clay Pigeon Shooting down the line
(10) Railhead (Logistical Operations)
(11) Dry Training Area CQB (Shanty)

ALL THE ABOVE MENTIONED ARE BOOKED THROUGH THE RLO - RANGE CONTROL WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE DCCT WHICH CAN BE BOOKED THROUGH CAMP HQ

FIRING TIMES

Altcar Annual Bidding Conference

Altcar Training Camp holds a bidding conference for the following year's accommodation and range allocations annually. This is held at the beginning of September each year.

All Units wanting their accommodation and range bids to be considered for the following year must have their completed LANDSO 1406 forms to the Camp HQ no later than the 31 Aug. LANDSO 1406 forms received after 31 Aug will be addressed after the conference and this may result in limited availability.

The Red Rose

The Red Rose is situated at the Rifle Range and is open to all users of the ranges. Anyone under the age of 18 will not be served with or consume alcohol on the premises. The club consists of three separate areas, ideal for Other Ranks, SNCOs and Officers.

The opening times for the bar and refreshment facilities are as follows:

Please note that opening times may vary dependant on range and camp use. If you require the club open on Monday or Sunday evening, notification is needed.