He also held the position of deputy military commandant of Chechnya.

In August 1941, he was assigned as deputy commandant of the Richelieu.

After spending two years as deputy commandant, the then-colonel was made commandant of the school in 1981.

His last assignment, before retiring in the early 1960's, was as deputy commandant for foreign affairs of the National War College.

Deputy Commandant (one crown and one star on each shoulder strap)

He was Deputy Commandant of the School of Infantry from 1971 to 1974.

He next assumed duties as the Deputy Commandant for Aviation on August 3, 2001.

His last role was as Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies and Operations.

Back to Quetta in 1952 to do a couple of 'old boy' courses at the staff College, after which he stayed on as Deputy Commandant.

Capt. Edward Kristensen, a 1965 graduate who returned this year as deputy commandant of midshipmen, discovered there had been many changes over the years.