During this period he also raised and commanded the armoured brigade and functioned as the first armoured brigade commander.

He later commanded five armoured regiments (three in action) and an armoured brigade.

In 1967, a new armoured brigade was established.

Although reorganized as an armoured brigade, no motor battalion served under its command.

He has held various command, staff and instructional appointments that include command of an armoured regiment, armoured brigade and armoured division.