he took command of the berlin command in 1955, and in 1956 assumed command of the 11th airborne division. in april 1960, harris became commanding general, u.s. army infantry center and commandant, u.s. army infantry school at fort benning. in 1961 he was named commander of i corps, and the next year commanding general, seventh united states army. at retirement in 1965, general harris was commanding general of the u.s. continental army command.