 He next served briefly with the 2nd Marines as a company commander.In February 1948, he entered the Amphibious Warfare School, Junior Course, Marine Corps Schools, Quantico, Virginia.Upon graduation in August 1948, he joined the 2nd Marine Division where he served consecutively as a company commander with the 8th Marines and 6th Marines; as officer in charge (OIC), Division NCO School; S-3, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines; and S-3, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines.