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Prepare to hear loud bangs as CFB Borden soldiers train in ammunition disposal

Course will take place March 7-18 and include up to 20 controlled detonations daily, excluding weekends
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NEWS RELEASE
DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE
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National Defence/Canadian Armed Forces soldiers from the Canadian Forces Logistics Training Centre Ammunition Technician course will be conducting controlled detonations at CFB Borden, from March 7 to March 18, 2022.

At no time will this training pose a risk to the local population or infrastructure. Rigorous safety standards that govern the use of controlled detonations are in place and will be strictly observed.

Up to 20 controlled detonations will take place daily, excluding weekends, between the hours of approximately 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Canadian Armed Forces employs a wide range of ammunition on ranges across Canada. Ammunition Technical Officers assist in the safe and expedient disposal of any misfired, dud or obsolete ammunition in Canada or on deployed operations overseas.

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