 In 1981 Moore was the first Afro-Colombian to train to become a Mi-17 helicopter pilot in the National Police Aviation, also attending courses in Russia.He graduated and received many decorations for achievements being the most important the one he received for his actions during the Palace of Justice siege in November 1985 when 19th of April Movement guerrillas stormed this government building.He piloted a helicopter that dropped off Special Operations Commandoes on the roof of the building.