COLONEL ERIC V. SCOTT 

Colonel Eric V. Scott serves as the commander, Michigan Wing, Civil Air Patrol. He leads a talented team of nearly 1,300 auxiliary airmen, supporting Aerospace Education, Emergency Services, and Cadet Programs mission areas, assigned across seven groups and 42 geographically separated units.

Col Scott initially joined CAP as a Michigan Wing cadet in 1987, ultimately earning the General Billy Mitchell Award in 1989, and joining the United States Air Force that same year. In 1992, he transferred to the Michigan Air National Guard and returned to senior member status. Col Scott has served as a squadron commander, wing vice commander, and numerous staff positions at the squadron, group, and wing level. 

In addition to his time in CAP, Col Scott holds the rank of chief master sergeant and is the senior enlisted leader of the 110th Operations Group, 110th Wing, Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Michigan. He also sits on the board of directors for the Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor. Prior to his current appointment, he served as the chief of staff, Great Lakes Region.

EDUCATION
1993 Noncommissioned Officer Preparatory Course
1994 Squadron Leadership School
1995 Associate of Science, Computer Information Systems
1996 CAP Officer Basic Course
1996 Corporate Learning Course
2004 Noncommissioned Officer Academy 
2007 Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy
2014 Unit Commanders Course
2016/7 Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education I/II
2019 Air National Guard Chief Master Sergeant Orientation Course

ASSIGNMENTS
    1.  August 1987-November 1989, Cadet Commander, Phoenix Cadet Squadron, Lincoln Park, Mich.
    2.  September 1992-February 1995, Deputy Commander of Seniors, Phoenix Composite Squadron, Grosse Ile, Mich. 
    3.  February 1995-January 2004, Commander, Phoenix Composite Squadron, Taylor, Mich. 
    4.  November 2008-August 2014, Deputy Commander of Cadets, Jackson Composite Squadron, Jackson, Mich.
    5.  August 2014-September 2018, Director of Cadet Programs, Michigan Wing, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich. 
    6.  September 2018-September 2021, Vice Commander, Michigan Wing, Selfridge ANGB, Mich. 
    7.  September 2021-January 2022, Asst. Director of Homeland Security, Michigan Wing, Selfridge ANGB, Mich.
    8.  January 2022-September 2024, Chief of Staff, Great Lakes Region, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
    9.  September 2024-Present, Commander, Michigan Wing, Selfridge ANGB, Mich.

MAJOR AIR FORCE AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
Air and Space Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Air and Space Achievement Medal with four oak leaf clusters

MAJOR CIVIL AIR PATROL AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Exceptional Service Award with bronze clasp
Meritorious Service Award with bronze clasp
Commander’s Commendation Award with bronze clasp
CAP Achievement Award with two bronze clasps
Gill Robb Wilson Award (#3,523)
General Billy Mitchell Award (#13,799)

SPECIALTY TRACK RATINGS 
Master Ratings, Cadet Programs, Education & Training
Senior Rating, Emergency Services
Technician Rating, Inspector General

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
Air & Space Forces Association, Life Member 
National Guard Association of Michigan, Life Member 
Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States, Life Member 
Air Force Sergeants Association, Life Member 
National Guard Association of the United States, Associate Life Member 

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2021 Senior Member of The Year, Michigan Wing

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant July 30th, 1993
First Lieutenant Feb. 28th, 1995
Captain June 30th, 1998
Major July 1st, 2011
Lieutenant Colonel April 13th, 2016
Colonel Sept. 21st, 2024

(Current as of October 2024)