In October 1992, he was appointed Commander of the Split Operative Zone of the Croatian Army, which was later re-named the Split Military District, and held that post until March 1996.
În octombrie 1992, acesta a fost numit Comandant al Zonei Operative Split a Armatei Croate, denumită ulterior Districtul Militar Split, şi a rămas în această funcţie până în martie 1996.