On 30 March 2011 Soe Win became the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services and Commander-in-Chief of the Tatmadaw-Kyi (Army) two positions he continues to simultaneously hold. Coming into both positions he held the rank of Lieutenant General until at least 22 March 2012. During this time there was at least one alleged disappearance, killing, rape or torture committed by unit(s) under his command. He was promoted to the rank of General which he held until at least 24 March 2013 and then promoted to the second highest rank of the military, Vice Senior General, which he has held since at least 23 April 2013.