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Chivenor (RM Chivenor)

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description Chivenor (RM Chivenor) Overview

RM Chivenor, also called Royal Marines Base Chivenor, is a British military base near Braunton and Barnstaple in North Devon. It is home to 48 Commando Royal Marines, 24 Commando Regiment Royal Engineers, and the Commando Logistic Regiment, and it supports logistics, equipment, medical, and operational training functions. The site also supports search-and-rescue activity through the RAF’s 22 Squadron A Flight.

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Where is RM Chivenor?

RM Chivenor is near Braunton and Barnstaple in North Devon, England. It is also known as Royal Marines Base Chivenor.

Which Royal Marines units are based at Chivenor?

The base is home to 48 Commando Royal Marines, 24 Commando Regiment Royal Engineers, and the Commando Logistic Regiment. These units provide commando, engineering, and logistics capabilities.

What is Chivenor used for?

Chivenor supports logistics, equipment, and training for the Royal Marines and wider Commando Force. It is a military base rather than a public tourist attraction.

Is RM Chivenor the same place as Chivenor airfield?

The name Chivenor is associated with a military site and airfield area in North Devon, but the Royal Marines base is the relevant military establishment described here. Specific access and operational arrangements are controlled by the Ministry of Defence.

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