Lieutenant General James "Terry" Scott

Lieutenant General James "Terry" Scott. . Lieutenant General (LTG) James "Terry" Scott was born on 17 August 1942. He graduated from Coleman High School in 1960 and from Texas A&M University in 1964. He was commissioned as an Army Infantry officer. LTG Scott's 32 years of military experience included commands of tactical units at all levels from platoon through division. He served in six foreign countries and participated in five combat tours. LTG Scott served three combat tours in Vietnam. From 1993 until his retirement in 1996, he was Commanding General of the United States Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg. During his military service, LTG Scott earned five awards for valor, including two Silver Stars. He was wounded twice in combat and received two Purple Hearts. From 1997 through 2001, LTG Scott was director of the National Security program at the John F Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, where he taught graduate and executive level programs on national security matters and issues. In 2004, he was appointed by the President of the United States as chairman of the crucial Veterans' Disability Benefits Commission (VDBC) that reported to Congress and the President in 2007. LTG Scott was also chairman of the Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation and Health Issues on behalf of the Secretary of Veterans' Affairs. He earned an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University. In 2008, LTG Scott was inducted into the Texas A&M University Corps Hall of Honor, and he received the Distinguished Service Award from the Military Officers Association of America for his contributions to soldiers and veterans. He was inducted into the Coleman High School Hall of Honor in 2018. LTG Scott taught political science and honors courses at Howard Payne University in Brownwood. Terry is married to Carol Wilson Scott of Coleman, and they have two daughters and four grandchildren.