1985
- January - 7 UDR arrests a man whilst on border duty. The suspect had driven through its VCP at speed and then become stuck in a field. The man was arrested after a struggle during which he grabbed a rifle and a shot was discharged. A hand grenade was found in the abandoned car.
- December - The Regiment is heavily committed to operations protecting police stations in country areas due to a spate of PIRA attacks on these isolated buildings.
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