From 1860 he became involved with the volunteers working with the army and became the inspector-general of volunteers. In 1865 he established the Engineer and Volunteers Staff Corps. He also became the colonel of the Inns of Court Volunteers and of the Engineer and Volunteers Staff Corps.
From 1860, he became involved in volunteer work alongside the army and served as inspector-general of volunteers. In 1865, he founded the Engineer and Volunteers Staff Corps. He also became the colonel of the Inns of Court Volunteers and the Engineer and Volunteers Staff Corps.