he was appointed chief of staff, fleet marine force under brigadier general douglas c. mcdougal in september 1935 and assumed additional duty as commanding officer, 2nd marine brigade in july 1936. moses later received a letter of commendation by general mcdougal for his contributions to the fleet marine force, especially for successful training of the 2d marine brigade. in june 1938, moses was sent again to the naval war college and graduated from the advanced course one year later. moses was promoted to brigadier general on february 1, 1939.