Terry D. Scott Explained

Terry D. Scott
Birth Place:Buffalo, Missouri, U.S.
Serviceyears:1976 - 2006
Position:Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
Awards:Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal

Terry D. Scott is a former United States Navy sailor who served as the 10th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, from April 22, 2002, to July 10, 2006.

Early life and education

Scott was born in Buffalo, Missouri. Before enlisting in the U.S. Navy, he lived in Louisburg, Kansas.

Career

Scott joined the U.S. Navy in December 1976, and began his active duty service in 1977. He completed the Missile Technician training, Basic Enlisted Submarine School, and the Navy's Instructor training school; he was later certified as a Master Training Specialist. He graduated with honors from the U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy in 1990, and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Illinois University. During his 29 years of service in the Navy, he was awarded the Legion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal, and multiple Navy Commendation and Navy Achievement Medals.[1]

Personal life

Scott currently lives in Bellevue, Nebraska.

Duty Stations

Sea Duty:

Shore Duty:

Awards and decorations

Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (5)
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (4)
Navy Unit Commendation (2)
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation (3)
Navy "E" Ribbon
Navy Good Conduct Medal (8)
Navy Expeditionary Medal
National Defense Service Medal (2)
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (11)
Arctic Service Ribbon
Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon (4)
NATO Medal for the former Yugoslavia
Navy Expert Rifleman Medal
Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2005-09-17 . MCPON Terry D. Scott (biography) . .