Scott Purse Moore
Rear Admiral Scott P. Moore in 2009
BornFebruary 1960
Colorado Springs, Colorado
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1983–2014
RankRear admiral
Commands heldNaval Special Warfare Development Group
SEAL Team 2
Battles/warsWar in Afghanistan
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Bronze Star Medal
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal

Scott P. Moore (born February 1960), is a retired Rear Admiral of the United States Navy. Moore is a former member of SEAL Team TWO and previously served as commanding officer of the Naval Special Warfare Development Group from 2007 to 2009. He is an Admiral Circle member for the exhibit SEAL: The Unspoken Sacrifice.[1] He is active in the Navy SEAL Foundation.[2]

Early life

Moore was born in Palo Alto, California and grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado.[3] He is the son of U.S. Air Force Major Thomas D. Moore, Jr - KIA Vietnam, November, 1967.

Scott P. Moore graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1983 with a bachelor's of science degree and received an inter service commission as an Ensign in the United States Navy. Moore then received orders to Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training (BUD/S) at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. After six months of training, Moore graduated with BUD/S Class 126 in February 1984.[4] His first operational assignment was with SEAL Team THREE. Following SEAL Tactical Training (STT) and completion of six month probationary period, he received the 1130 designator as a Naval Special Warfare Officer, entitled to wear the Special Warfare insignia. Moore later transferred to SEAL Team TWO as platoon commander. In 1990, Moore volunteered for assignment to Naval Special Warfare Development Group (commonly known as SEAL TEAM SIX or NSWDG) at Dam Neck, Virginia and completed a specialized selection and training course. Moore served as element leader and assault team leader at NSWDG till 1994, during which time he planned, rehearsed and operated during classified exercises and operations. His operational experience in leading SEAL teams included over 2000 missions, Just Cause, Desert Storm, Bosnia, Mogadishu, Afghanistan, and Haiti.[2] His staff and command assignments include executive officer, NSWU 2 from July 1996 to February 1998; current operations officer, NSWDG and commanding officer, SEAL Team TWO from 2000 to 2002. Moore later earned a Master of Arts degree in National Security Affairs from the Naval War College in November 2003. Moore was promoted to Navy Captain in August 2005.[5] Moore served as deputy commander and unit commander of Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU) from 2005 to 2009.[6] Moore was promoted to Navy Rear Admiral in 2010. His final assignment before retirement was deputy commander, Naval Special Warfare Command from 2012 to 2014.

Military positions held

  • Assistant Platoon Commander, SEAL Team THREE[4]
  • Platoon Commander, SEAL Team TWO
  • Team Leader, Naval Special Warfare Development Group[4]
  • Joint Special Operations Task Force
  • Executive Officer, Naval Special Warfare Unit TWO
  • SEAL officer detailer, NAVPERSCOM
  • Special Operations Command Europe (SOCEUR); maritime operations officer
  • Commanding Officer, SEAL Team TWO[4]
  • Counter Terrorism Division; director
  • Executive Office of the President, Director of Counterterrorism, National Security Council Staff
  • Special Operations and Counterterrorism, Joint Staff J-37; deputy director
  • Office of the Defense Representative; deputy for operations
  • Operation Officer, Deputy Commander, Commanding Officer, Naval Special Warfare Development Group[4]
  • Deputy Commander, Naval Special Warfare Command;

Awards and decorations

U.S. military decorations
Navy Distinguished Service Medal[4]
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Defense Superior Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters.
Gold star
Gold star
Bronze Star Medal with two gold award stars
Legion of Merit
Silver oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Defense Meritorious Service Medal with six oak leaf clusters
Gold star
Meritorious Service Medal with gold award star
Joint Service Commendation
Gold star
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with gold award star
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Combat Action Ribbon
Presidential Unit Citation
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Navy Unit Commendation
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
Navy Expeditionary Medal
U.S. Service (Campaign) Medals and Service and Training Ribbons
Bronze star
National Defense Service Medal (with bronze campaign stars)
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Bronze star
Bronze star
Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with two bronze service stars
Navy Arctic Service Ribbon
Bronze star
Bronze star
Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon with two bronze service stars
NATO Medal for Yugoslavia
Navy Expert Rifleman Medal
Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal
U.S. badges, patches and tabs
Naval Special Warfare Insignia
Navy and Marine Corps Parachutist Insignia
Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge

References

  1. "SEAL The Unspoken Sacrifice Exhibit Advisory Committee | Pritzker Military Museum & Library | Chicago". Pritzkermilitary.org. Retrieved August 13, 2014.
  2. 1 2 Will not be published. "Scott Moore | Leading Authorities Speakers Bureau". Leadingauthorities.com. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
  3. "U.S. Navy Biographies – REAR ADMIRAL SCOTT P. MOORE". Navy.mil. February 3, 2014. Archived from the original on May 7, 2020. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 FOIA request Scott P Moore, USN (ret) Navy military record Bureau of Naval Personnel (PDF), November 8, 2018, archived from the original (PDF) on July 19, 2020
  5. NAVADMIN 175/05 SUBJ/ACTIVE DUTY LINE AND STAFF CORPS PROMOTIONS TO THE PERMANENT OR /TEMPORARY GRADES OF CAPTAIN, COMMANDER, LIEUTENANT COMMANDER,/LIEUTENANT, AND CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER//, February 19, 2012, archived from the original on November 19, 2020
  6. "Navy 'SEAL' Claims Questioned – Mountain News : News". Mountain News. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
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