In addition, Scaparrotti served in key leadership positions at the tactical, operational, and strategic level of the United States military, including as Director of Operations, United States Central Command and as the 69th Commandant of Cadets at the United States Military Academy. He commanded forces during Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan), Support Hope (Zaire/Rwanda), Joint Endeavour (Bosnia-Herzegovina), and Assured Response (Liberia).