1974, BSc (DSA); 1983, Higher Grade Pleader; 1984, Registered Lawyer; 1987, International Officer Candidate Course, Naval Education and Training Center (NETC), Newport, Rhode Island, USA; 1987, English Language Course, Defense Language Institute, Lackland AFB, Texas, USA; 2003, MA in Defence Studies. 1974, Commissioned Officer, Myanmar Navy; served in various capacities within naval bases and battle ships; 2004, Chief-of-Staff, Navy; 2008, Admiral, Commander-in-Chief, Navy; since 2012, Vice-President of Myanmar. Recipient of decorations: Tharay Sithu Title; Myanmar Military Service Thingaha Medal.