The Royal School of Artillery (formerly the School of Instruction for Royal Horse and Field Artillery (Larkhill)) is the principal training establishment for artillery warfare in the British Army. Established in 1915, it is located at Larkhill, on the south edge of Salisbury Plain in the United Kingdom. The School is the primary training facility for Royal Artillery recruits, and is also home to the Gunnery Training Team.
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