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43. The careful gathering of intelligence as a result
of increasing co-operation from the public contributed greatly
to the Security Forces' success.
Close surveillance
was
maintained on areas where terrorists or their munitions
were likely to be and likely supply routes were
intercepted.
During the year a number of unapproved border crossing points
were effectively closed.
44. The Royal Military Police, whose second Regiment was
during 1974,
Constabulary.
Commandos
provided invaluable support to the Royal "ster
All three "nited Kingdom-based Royal Marines
undertook
peace-keeping duties in the infantry role
and in 1973 40 Commando RM was awarded a Wilkinson "Sword of
Peace" in recognition of efforts to further community relations in
Belfast. In 1974 this award was won by the 1st Battalion, The Prince
of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire for similar community
relations work. Ships of the Fleet, together with Royal Air Force
long-range marine craft, maintained anti-gun-running patrols. Royal
Navy craft also patrolled in Lough Carlingford and Lough Foyle.
Royal Air Force helicopters gave valuable support in operational
situations.
Squadrons of the RAF Regiment
continued
to provide close protection for the airfield at Aldergrove and the
radar unit at Bishops Court and in 1973 supported the Army on the
streets of Londonderry.
45.
The Ulster Defence Periment
continued to provide an
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