platoon commander, assistant company commander and deputy battalion commander. In 1923, he graduated from the Rostov refresher courses and in 1925 from the Vystrel Postgraduate Commanders' Courses. In December 1926 he was acting company commander and then battalion commander and chief of the headquarters of the Vladikavkaz Infantry School. Rodin was also appointed commandant of Rostov.

In December 1930, Rodin became the assistant commander and then commander of the 234th Rifle Regiment. He became