Rear Admiral

US Merchant Marine Academy - Kings Point, NY (1991)

Rear Admiral Scott was designated a Naval Flight Officer (NFO) in November 1992 and flew with the Grey Knights of Patrol Squadron (VP) 46.
Scott served as assistant navigator aboard the USS John F Kennedy and served as department head and commanding officer for tours with the Golden Eagles of VP-9.

Scott commanded Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Two at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

His shore assignments include flag lieutenant to Commander, US Naval Forces Japan; instructor NFO at VP-30 with designation as Orion Weapons and Tactics Instructor; strategy branch head for the Director Naval Warfare Integration Group in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV); Chief of Staff for the Warfare Integration Directorate at OPNAV; and executive assistant to the Commander, US Indo-Pacific Command.

His decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, and other personal and unit service awards.