Maung Maung Soe was the commander of Coastal Regional Military Command with the rank of Brigadier General from at least 13 February 2016 to at least 3 July 2016. He was then promoted in rank to Major General as of at least 26 August 2016. He was also appointed commander of Western Regional Military Command on 26 August 2016. He held that position and rank until 9 November 2017. His career after this is currently unknown.