AWARDED DFC: 2
CONFLICT/SPACE FLIGHT/EVENT:  Vietnam
MODEL:  CH-47

Citation:  1.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Chief Warrant Officer James O. Scott for heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty in Laos. Chief Warrant Officer Scott distinguished himself on 11 March 1971 while serving as Pilot of a CH-47 cargo helicopter during an emergency resupply of beleaguered Army of the Republic of Vietnam troops at three firebases in Laos. The mission was considered extremely dangerous due to the numerous enemy emplacements in the area. Throughout the day, Chief Warrant Officer Scott successfully completed eleven sorties into the besieged firebases to resupply the friendly troops. He skillfully piloted his aircraft into and out of the firebases without sustaining any damage to the aircraft or injuries to his crew. Chief Warrant Officer Scott's outstanding flying ability and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

2.) The President of the United States takes great pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Chief Warrant Officer James O. Scott for heroism while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty in Laos. Chief Warrant Officer Scott distinguished himself on 17 March 1971 while serving as the Pilot of a CH-47 cargo helicopter during an aircraft recovery mission at Fire Support Base Bravo, three miles inside Laos. Two UH-1H helicopters had been shot down at the firebase, which was under ground attack by a numerically superior hostile force when Chief Warrant Officer Scott made his approach to the landing zone. Although under intense enemy fire, he continued to maneuver his ship in a manner that allowed the aircraft to enter the base and depart undamaged with the two helicopter sling loaded. Chief Warrant Officer Scott's outstanding flying ability and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.