In the interest of international peace and security, the Mission was
established in March 1964 to use its best efforts to prevent the recurrence of
fighting between the Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots and, as necessary,
to contribute to the maintenance and restoration of law and order and a
return to normal conditions. Since the hostilities of 1974, the mandate has
included supervising the cease-fire and maintaining a buffer zone between
the lines of the Cyprus National Guard and of the Turkish and Turkish Cypriot
forces. Awarded for 30 days service between 27 March 1964 and 27 March
1965. However, after 27 March 1965, 90 days consecutive service is required.