This uniform evolved as a more distinctive version of the traffic regulator uniforms that had been used since the Patriotic War.  Initially, these were no different than standard service uniforms except that the soldier would had a special armband (with a Cyrillic 'P' marking) or patch designating them as traffic regulators.  They often used signal flags to assist them.

By the late 1960's the uniform was changed to be more noticeable.  It made use of a specially painted helmet, but still retained many elements of the standard service uniform.

This was changed in the 1969 uniform regulations when the entire uniform switched to a black pattern accented with white and red.  The jacket uses plain red shoulder boards and a special patch designating that the soldier is a member of the Komandant service.

Winter versions of the uniform were made in synthetic leather and came with button in fabric liners.  White leather gloves were also worn in an effort to make the hands more visible (as well as to keep them warm).

Members of the Komandant service were key members of the Soviet army.  They were placed at key locations along army march routes to help direct men and vehicles to their objectives.  Part of this was because of the secrecy that pervaded the Soviet army during the Cold War.  Maps were highly guarded, and the fewer men who had access to them, the better.  Komandant service officers would give their men limited instructions for how to direct oncoming units.  In this way, the Soviets hoped to maintain operational secrecy and ensure that units arrived at their destinations.

It should also be noted that there were many patterns of helmet design (and on occasion, helmets themselves) that the Komandant service used.  This variation also applies to the belt (some of which have circular reflectors or grey reflective strips, others do not) and cuffs (some with one stripe, some with two). 

The variety of patterns is normal and is difficult to keep track of.  Even the traffic wands come in several patterns.  Our example is an older painted wooden design, by the 1980's soldiers were using battery operated lighted wands that made them visible at night.