by 1 april 1970, only 1,606 of the desired 4,000 men had been enlisted, and the udr began its duties much under strength. the regiment continued to grow, however. in 1973 numbers peaked at 9,100 (all part-time) and at the time of amalgamation had stabilised its numbers at 2,797 permanent cadre soldiers and 2,620 part-time.