He was promoted to lieutenant on 19 June 1971 and to captain on 19 December 1975. He was further promoted to major on 30 September 1980, lieutenant colonel on 30 June 1985 and to colonel on 30 June 1989.
On June 19, 1971, he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant. He became a captain on December 19, 1975. In September 30, 1980, he was advanced to major. Lieutenant colonel was his rank from June 30, 1985, and finally, he attained the position of colonel on June 30, 1989.