In 1910, he played a key role in organizing the United States Field Artillery Association; he became its first Secretary and the first editor of the Field Artillery Journal.
In 1910, Snow was assigned to the Militia Bureau as senior inspector and instructor of National Guard artillery units. Promoted to major in 1911 and from 1911-1914 commanded 2nd Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery at Fort Myer, Virginia.
In January 1915, he was assigned to 2nd Field Artillery (Mountain) at Camp Stotsenburg, Philippines. and in June 1916, was assigned command of the 1st Field Artillery Regiment at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. Then promoted to lieutenant colonel in June and colonel in July.
On April 1917, the same month the United States entered World War I, he was assigned to command the 4th Field Artillery, which he led during training at Fort Bliss, Texas, and at a temporary camp at Syracuse, New York.
--Cooter
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