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NAVY BASES IN BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY
One major U.S. Navy installation is catalogued in British Indian Ocean Territory, operating under U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (PACOM).
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HOST NATION CONTEXT
- Country
- British Indian Ocean Territory (IO)
- Combatant Command
- U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (PACOM)
Each base page below includes its specific Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) framework, command sponsorship requirements, and host-nation entry guidance.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many U.S. Navy bases are in British Indian Ocean Territory?
One major U.S. Navy installation is catalogued in British Indian Ocean Territory: Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia.
What is the SOFA framework for U.S. forces in British Indian Ocean Territory?
Operated jointly with the United Kingdom under the 1966 U.S.–U.K. Exchange of Notes (50-year agreement, extended in 2016 for an additional 20 years through December 2036). The U.K. retains sovereignty; U.S. forces operate as tenants of British Indian Ocean Territory. See each base's host-nation context for installation-specific arrangements.
What combatant command covers British Indian Ocean Territory?
British Indian Ocean Territory falls under U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (PACOM). The naval component for this region — U.S. Pacific Fleet and U.S. 7th Fleet — coordinates U.S. naval operations in this area.
Can U.S. tourists visit U.S. Navy bases in British Indian Ocean Territory?
Access to U.S. Navy installations in British Indian Ocean Territory is restricted to authorized DoD personnel, dependents, contractors, and pre-approved sponsored visitors. Civilian visitors must coordinate base entry through their host-nation sponsor in advance and meet all host-nation entry requirements.
