He was Commander of the Field Army at Land Command from 2005 to 2007.

In 1995 the designation changed to Deputy Commander-in-Chief, Land Command.

Land Command assumed control of almost all British Army combat and combat support troops on 1 April 1995.

From 2006 to 2008 he was Commander-in-Chief, Land Command.

On 9 February 2000 he became Chief of Staff at Land Command and remained there until May 2003.

In September 2009 he was appointed Commander of Regional Forces at Land Command.

From 1999 to 2000, he was Commander of Medical HQ, Land Command.

The current 9th Brigade was raised on 1 February 1988 in Land Command.

The 1998 Strategic Defence Review led to a reorganisation of Land Command.

He is a former Commander of the Field Army at Land Command, known for his contributions to counter-insurgency.