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 was assigned as Inspector General for the United States Atlantic Fleet; subsequently, he held a role in Plans, Policy and Operations on the staff of the Commander in Chief, United States Atlantic Fleet. In November 1996, he became Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Plans, Policy and Operations).