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.
He received promotions in his military career: lieutenant on June 19, 1971; captain on December 19, 1975; major on September 30, 1980; lieutenant colonel on June 30, 1985; and finally, colonel on June 30, 1989.