In November 1993 he reported as Inspector General, United States Atlantic Fleet, and subsequently served as Director for Operations, Plans and Policy (N3/N5) on the staff of the Commander in Chief, United States Atlantic Fleet. He assumed duties as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Plans, Policy and Operations) in November 1996.
In November 1993, he served as Inspector General of the United States Atlantic Fleet; subsequently, he held the position of Director for Operations, Plans and Policy (N3/N5) on the staff of the Commander in Chief, United States Atlantic Fleet. In November 1996, he took on the role of Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Plans, Policy and Operations).