24 Commando Regiment Royal Engineers - Location and Role

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.