Timothy Kott

Early life and education

Sailors render honors to Rear Adm. Timothy Kott during a change of command ceremony for Carrier Strike Group 1, May 28, 2021.

Kott is a native of Newport, Rhode Island. He was born to Cmdr. (ret) James "Jim" R. Kott (died 2017) and H. Irene Kott with 3 siblings. He received his commission from the United States Merchant Marine Academy in 1990. He received a master's degree in Management (Financial Management) from the Naval Postgraduate School and a master's degree in National Security Strategy from the National War College.

Awards and decorations

Surface Warfare Officer PinDefense Superior Service MedalLegion of Merit with two award starsDefense Meritorious Service MedalMeritorious Service Medal with award starNavy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with four award starsJoint Service Achievement Medal with bronze oak leaf clusterNavy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal Joint Meritorious Unit Award Navy Unit Commendation Navy Meritorious Unit CommendationCoast Guard Meritorious Unit CommendationNavy "E" Ribbon, 4th awardNational Defense Service Medal with bronze service starIraq Campaign Medal with bronze service starGlobal War on Terrorism Expeditionary MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalNavy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with three bronze service starsNavy Reserve Sea Service Deployment RibbonNavy Overseas Service Ribbon with bronze service starCommand at Sea insigniaOffice of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge