Scott P. Moore

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. He is active in the Navy SEAL Foundation.

Early life Moore was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Naval career 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. 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. Moore served as deputy commander and unit commander of Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU) from 2005 to 2009. 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 Platoon Commander, SEAL Team TWO Team Leader, Naval Special Warfare Development Group 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 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 Deputy Commander, Naval Special Warfare Command;

Awards and decorations U.S. military decorationsNavy Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters.Bronze Star Medal with two gold award starsLegion of Merit Defense Meritorious Service Medal with six oak leaf clustersMeritorious Service Medal with gold award starJoint Service Commendation Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with gold award starJoint Service Achievement MedalNavy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal Combat Action RibbonPresidential Unit CitationJoint Meritorious Unit AwardNavy Unit CommendationNavy Meritorious Unit CommendationNavy Expeditionary MedalU.S. Service (Campaign) Medals and Service and Training RibbonsNational Defense Service Medal (with bronze campaign stars)Afghanistan Campaign MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalArmed Forces Service MedalHumanitarian Service MedalNavy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with two bronze service starsNavy Arctic Service RibbonNavy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon with two bronze service stars NATO Medal for YugoslaviaNavy Expert Rifleman MedalNavy Expert Pistol Shot MedalU.S. badges, patches and tabs 200px Naval Special Warfare Insignia 200px Navy and Marine Corps Parachutist Insignia