21. He was then on duty with the assistant commandant of Khimki from April to October. 22. The Commandant of AAFSAT was Brigadier General Hume Peabody, formerly assistant commandant of the ACTS. 23. During his term as Assistant Commandant , he served as President of the Marine Corps Association. 24. Prior to this move, the Military Secretary performed duties for the Assistant Commandant as well. 25. He was assistant commandant of the Canal Zone before becoming Chief of Engineers, from 1929 1933. 26. The company is commanded by an Assistant Commandants and the BOP is commanded by Sub-Inspectors. 27. He then became Assistant Commandant for Systems and remained in the position until his retirement in 1999. 28. While assistant commandant , he was responsible for the development of all Army Medical Department Field Manuals. 29. During 1991 1992, he was assigned as Assistant Commandant of the Field Artillery School at Fort Sill. 30. They are assisted by a Vice Chief of Naval Operations and an Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps.