 In August 1961, Turner was ordered to at Naval Air Station Cecil Field, Florida, where he completed Replacement Pilot Training in October that year and assumed command of Fighter Squadron 32 stationed there.He commanded the squadron until May 1962, when he was appointed Commanding officer, Carrier Air Group 3 stationed also at Cecil Field.Turner was ordered to the Industrial College of the Armed Forces in Washington, D.C. in August 1963 and following the graduation in July 1964, he was promoted to the rank of Captain.