Vintage 1970-80s, Soviet Afghan War Border KGB Guard Military Solider’s Uniform Set. ? Dimensions : Jacket size: 48-4 Shoulder to shoulder: 40 cm / 15.7in From armpit to armpit: 47 cm / 18.5in The length of the sleeve: 61 cm / 24in Full length: 80 cm / 31.5in. Shoulder to shoulder: 42 cm / 16.5in. From armpit to armpit: 58 cm / 22.8in. The length of the sleeve: 65 cm / 25.6in. Full length: 70 cm / 27.6in. Pants size: 48-3 From hip to hip: 39 cm / 15.4in Hip length: 23 cm / 9.06in Bottom leg length: 20 cm / 7.87in The length of the product: 102 cm / 40.2in. The main role of these units was to protect the state border, control the movement of weapons and militants across the border, and maintain security on important transport routes. The main tasks of border troops in Afghanistan. Border control: Their task was to prevent the infiltration of Afghan insurgents (mujahideen) through the borders of the USSR, in particular from the territory of Afghanistan to Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. Security of communications: Ensuring security on the transport routes (highways and railways) along which the supplies of Soviet troops and logistical support went. Intelligence operations: Border guards participated in intelligence and special operations to fight the Mujahideen, and also had the task of identifying the routes through which various prohibited goods were transported. Participation in combat operations: They participated in direct combat operations together with regular Soviet units, performing both independent operations and supporting army forces. Features of the participation of border guards. The border forces in Afghanistan had well-trained units, equipped with both standard weapons for combat operations on the ground and specialized means for border control. Operations often took place in difficult geographical conditions – in the mountains, which required special skills and the ability to conduct combat operations in difficult terrain. Special attention was paid to the control of mountain passes through which weapons were smuggled. The participation of the border troops of the USSR in Afghanistan was important for ensuring stability on the borders, as well as for conducting military operations against the insurgents, which had a significant impact on the overall strategy of the war. The uniform includes a cap, jacket, shirt, pants, belt and tie. Shoulder straps (epaulettes) on the jacket mean the rank – Soldier, sergeant of border guard (?? -?????????????????) of the Soviet army. The badges on the uniform mean. Senior border guard. The 3th soldier class. An excellent soldier of the Soviet Army. Warrior athlete of the 1rd category. Ready for work and defense of the USSR. If you have any questions about sizes, ask me! The dimensions indicated here were taken by me. I will gladly try to answer all your questions as soon as possible! We try to make the most truthful photos, but real colors may slightly differ from their appearance on your display. All photos are real. Your order will be packaged carefully to ensure it gets to you in perfect condition. All items are vintage and with traces of time! I tried to convey the condition of the items as much as possible in the photo. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask!