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.
On 1 April 1962, he became commander of the German Armed Forces Military Academy (major general). On 1 October 1964, he was appointed Inspector of the Army (lieutenant general), and on 25 August 1966, he became the fourth Inspector General of the Bundeswehr (general officer), succeeding Heusinger. This position lasted from 1966 to 1972.