It is occupied by explosive ordnance disposal & search regiments of the Royal Engineers.

After the RAF withdrew from the station in 1974, the site was handed to the British Army and re-established as Carver Barracks in 1975.

[1] The barracks was named after Field Marshal Lord Carver, a former Royal Tank Regiment officer.

The site is now home to 33 Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search)[3] and 35 Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal).

[6] In November 2021, it was announced that Carver Barracks would be retained and remain open to support the delivery of Future Soldier.