officer, 2nd Marine Brigade in July 1936. Moses later received a letter of commendation by general McDougal for his contributions to the Fleet Marine Force, especially for successful training of the 2d Marine Brigade. In June 1938, Moses was sent again to the Naval War College and graduated from the Advanced course one year later. Moses was promoted to brigadier general on February 1, 1939. World War II Upon the graduation from the Naval College in July 1939, Moses was appointed president, Marine Corps Equipment Board at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Purpose of the board was to examine what was available from civilian industry that could be easily adapted to Marine Corps use, and to provide him with factual information on the efficiency and practicality of equipment being considered. Marine Corps over the years had conducted its landing operations using standard ships' boats, which were too slow for amphibious assaults and were vulnerable to rough seas and surf. They could not carry heavy equipment like artillery weapons and other bulky items. However, due to insufficient funds in the Navy Department, no new landing crafts were bought. In 1940, the Department of the Navy finally had sufficient funds to buy new landing crafts and Moses refreshed the idea of Roebling Alligator Amphibian Tractor. He made a visit to the Tractor plants in Clearwater, Florida, where he witnessed tests of new amphibian tractors. His visit would become a turning point in the development of the amphibian tractor in the Marine Corps. Moses persuaded the owner of the factory and designer of Alligator, Donald Roebling, to design a stronger and more powerful version that would meet the needs of the Marine Corps. Following a period of tests and modifications, Moses recommended the Navy Department to buy Alligators and navy ordered one hundred Alligators in October 1940 and additional two hundred Alligators were ordered in February 1941. Alligators were subsequently renamed LVTs and began to form a specialized units to operate them. On September 19, 1941, Moses was assigned to command the Marine Barracks, Parris Island, South Carolina. While in this capacity, Moses was promoted to major general on October 9, 1942. He hosted several important guests, including President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox or Commandant of the Marine Corps, Thomas Holcomb. During his tenure as commanding general at Parris Island, approximately 170,000 recruits were trained between 1941 and