Scott Kindsvater

Scott Andrew Kindsvater is a retired United States Air Force lieutenant general who last served as the 22nd Deputy Chair of the NATO Military Committee. He assists the Chair's role as principal adviser to the NATO Secretary General and senior military spokesman of the 30-nation alliance. He also advises the Deputy Secretary General, leads coordination of nuclear, biological and chemical matters and, in the Chair's absence, directs daily operations and the business of the Military Committee, NATO's highest military authority. Previously, he was the deputy chief of staff for operations and intelligence of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe.

He is retired from active duty as of October 1, 2021.

Awards and decorations

Effective dates of promotions + Rank Date Second LieutenantMay 31, 1989 First LieutenantMay 31, 1991 CaptainMay 31, 1993 MajorJuly 1, 1999 Lieutenant ColonelMarch 1, 2003 ColonelJanuary 1, 2007 Brigadier GeneralNovember 9, 2012 Major GeneralAugust 12, 2016 Lieutenant GeneralSeptember 27, 2019