The Kommandantendienst (KD, English: Commandant Service), or later Militärstreife (English: Military patrol) was a special duty of the National People's Army of the GDR.
The Kommandantendienst was formed similar to units performing guard duties, where individuals were selected from existing officers and enlisted ranks.
The special position (rights and duties) as a military policeman was indicated for members of the Kommandantendienst by wearing white colored coupling material (cross strap and belt, handgun holster, gloves) as well as a white stripe on their helmet.
[2] This particular form of the formation of the military police from members of regular units was the consequence of the negative experiences and criminal behavior of the Wehrmacht's Feldgendarmerie in World War II.
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