In October 1992, he was appointed Commander of the Split Operative Zone of the Croatian Army, which was later re-named the Split Military District, and held that post until March 1996.
Në tetor 1992, ai u caktua komandant i zonës operative të Splitit të ushtrisë kroate, e cila u emërua më pas Qarku Ushtarak i Splitit dhe e mbajti këtë funksion deri në mars 1996.