1 April 1962 he became commander of the military academy of the German Armed forces (major general). 1 October 1964 Inspector of the Army (lieutenant general)  and 25 August 1966 the fourth Inspector General of the Bundeswehr (General officer), succeeding Heusinger, holding the position from 1966 to 1972.
From April 1st, 1962, he held the rank of major general and commanded the German Armed Forces Military Academy. On October 1st, 1964, he was appointed Inspector of the Army with the rank of lieutenant general. He then became the fourth Inspector General of the Bundeswehr on August 25th, 1966, succeeding Heusinger in this position until 1972.