 Returning to the United States in July 1934, he was assigned to the Senior Course, Marine Corps Schools, Quantico, as a student.He was promoted to the rank of major as of 29 May 1934, and successfully completed the Senior Course in May 1935.In June 1935, he reported to duty at Headquarters Marine Corps, Washington, D.C., where he performed duties in the War Plans Section, Division of Operations and Training.