he was appointed battalions adjutant in his regiment in october 1902 and held this assignment until he was promoted to the capacity of regimental adjutant. von wulffen was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant in may 1907 and served in this capacity until his promotion to the rank of captain in october 1912. he was subsequently transferred to breslau and appointed brigade adjutant in 22nd infantry brigade under major general karl friedrich surén.