Khin Aung Myint was the Joint Chief of Staff with the rank of General from at least 8 November 2015 until 25 August 2016. He simultaneously was commander of the Tatmadaw-Lay, or air force, from at least 18 June 2013 to his retirement in January 2018. All allegations of violations being committed by units under his command as Joint Chief of Staff occurred while he held the rank of General.