Scott P. Moore


Scott P. Moore, is a retired Rear Admiral of the United States Navy. He also previously served as commanding officer of the Naval Special Warfare Development Group from 2007 to 2009 and 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 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 and later served with SEAL Team TWO as platoon commander. In 1990, Moore volunteered for assignment to Naval Special Warfare Development Group at Dam Neck, Virginia and completed a specialized selection and training course. Moore served at NSWDG till 1994, during which time he planned, rehearsed and operated during classified operations. His operational experience in leading SEAL teams included over 2000 missions, Just Cause, Desert Storm, Bosnia, Mogadishu, Global War on Terror, and Haiti. 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. Moore served as deputy commander and unit commander of Naval Special Warfare Development Group 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