Ko Ko Maung commanded the Southeastern Regional Military Command with the rank of Brigadier General from at least 16 May 2020 to at least 7 February 2021. While holding the rank of Brigadier General and commanding the Southeastern Regional Military Command there was at least one alleged disappearance, killing, rape or torture committed by unit(s) under his command. Following this he was promoted in rank to Major General by at least 7 November 2021 and continued to command Southeastern Regional Military Command until August 2022. He was then appointed commander of Northern Regional Military Command in August 2022 with the rank of Major General and held this position until at least 1 July 2023.