
Col Scott Cuomo
Commanding OfficerWeapons Training Battalion
Colonel Scott A. Cuomo has had the privilege to serve the American people for more than 24 years. Prior to his selection to serve Weapons Training Battalion, Quantico, he served in the following billets:
- Senior U.S. Marine Corps Advisor for Force Development and Emerging Capabilities, Office of the Under Secretary of War for Polic
- Commanding Officer, 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion and Task Unit 61.2.4.2
- Commandant of the Marine Corps Strategist Program
- Operational Planner and Ground Combat Element Integration Officer, Headquarters Marine Corps Aviation
- Director, Infantry Officer Course
- Operations Officer, Battalion Landing Team 2/2, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit
- Company Commander, Fox Company, Second Battalion, Second Marines
- Instructor, Infantry Officer Course and Basic Officer Course, The Basic School
- Platoon Commander, Combined Anti-Armor Team B, Battalion Landing Team 1/4, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit
- Executive Officer, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines
- Rifle Platoon Commander, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines
He has served Marines and Sailors in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as on Amphibious Ready Group / Marine Expeditionary Unit deployments in U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, U.S. Central Command, U.S. European Command, and U.S. Africa Command. Additionally, he served Marines and Sailors executing an experimental Reconnaissance and Counter- Reconnaissance deployment in the Baltic and Black Sea regions.
He is a graduate of the following military schools: The Basic School, Infantry Officer Course, Expeditionary Warfare School, Command and Staff College (non-resident), Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course, and School of Advanced Warfighting. He is also a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Georgetown University’s Security Studies Program, and Georgetown University’s Government Department PhD program.
He and his wife, Elena, have been married for 24 years, and they have three children, Sara, Benedetto, and Anthony.
Marine Corps Attack Drone Team: Accelerating Lethality Through FPV Innovation
The Marine Corps Attack Drone Team (MCADT) represents a rapid effort by the Marine Corps to operationalize lessons from modern conflict and integrate …The Marine Corps Attack Drone Team (MCADT) represents a rapid effort by the Marine Corps to operationalize lessons from modern conflict and integrate armed First-Person View (FPV) drone capabilities into the Fleet Marine Force. The MCADT builds on th…The Marine Corps Attack Drone Team (MCADT) represents a rapid effort by the Marine Corps to operationalize lessons from modern conflict and integrate armed First-Person View (FPV) drone capabilities into the Fleet Marine Force. The MCADT builds on the Corps’ legacy of marksmanship and precision warfare to develop an additional layer of lethality within infantry battalions and littoral combat teams. This panel will examine how the MCADT is leverag…The Marine Corps Attack Drone Team (MCADT) represents a rapid effort by the Marine Corps to operationalize lessons from modern conflict and integrate armed First-Person View (FPV) drone capabilities into the Fleet Marine Force. The MCADT builds on the Corps’ legacy of marksmanship and precision warfare to develop an additional layer of lethality within infantry battalions and littoral combat teams. This panel will examine how the MCADT is leveraging competition, experimentation, and aggressive training to refine tactics, techniques, and procedures for offensive FPV drone employment, particularly in contested and radio frequency-denied environments. Discussion will highlight how the team integrates emerging technologies, informs doctrine and acquisition, and scales lessons learned across the Total Force to ensure Marine rifle squads are more lethal, adaptable, and prepared for the realities of the modern battlefield.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More