Originally it was a British colonial establishment but now is a property of the People's Liberation Army after they took over the barracks on 1 July 1997.

After the handover of Hong Kong to China, the land on which the USRC is located is now property of the PLA garrison.

[5] From the beginning, the club admitted civilian members in order to balance out the transient nature of the military population.

[8] The nearby King's Park is seen as the home ground for the club's rugby and football teams.

Main facilities provided by the club include a bowling green, an outdoor swimming pool, and four floodlit tennis courts.