He grew up in the mountains of Eastern Oregon where he became an Eagle Scout; hiking, fishing, and hunting at every opportunity presented. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Oregon and thereafter studied and worked extensively in London, England. Scott works with and provides support for several military charitable organizations, including the Seal Team Foundation.He is the author of Sniper Elite and now his latest co authored with Richard Miniter :Eyes On Target, The problems leading up to the September 11, 2012 attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Benghazi and a comprehensive timeline leading up to the tragedy, based on extensive interviews with fighter pilots and SEAL Team 6 leaders.