Location and Role
Based in Chivenor, North Devon, 24 Commando Engineer Regiment is required to conduct operations across the spectrum of conflict in support of 3 Commando Brigade, meaning that each member must be trained in amphibious assaults, as well as know how to operate in the jungle, across deserts, over mountainous terrain and under arctic conditions.
It was announced on 4th July 2012 that 24 Commando Engineer Regiment was to be disbanded under the Defence 2020 cuts as no longer required.
Read more about this topic: 24 Commando Regiment Royal Engineers
Famous quotes containing the word role:
“This [new] period of parenting is an intense one. Never will we know such responsibility, such productive and hard work, such potential for isolation in the caretaking role and such intimacy and close involvement in the growth and development of another human being.”
—Joan Sheingold Ditzion and Dennie Palmer (20th century)