J. Scott Frampton

Dr. J. Scott Frampton is a Professor at the National Defense University (NDU), where he holds a Master's in National Resource Strategy. A retired U.S. Marine Corps Officer with over 22 years of active duty, he has served in combat, humanitarian, and detention operations across Iraq, Japan, Cuba, and Central America. He also worked for 13 years in the FBI's National Security Branch, Intelligence Division, and Forensic Laboratory in Quantico, Virginia.

His education includes a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration from Walden University (2011), and prior degrees from Texas A&M University (BS, Political Science), Boston University (MS, Business Administration), and the Naval Postgraduate School (MS, Management). His research focuses on econometrics, strategic management, and military frameworks, including his award-winning Ph.D. dissertation on female Marine Corps Security Guards' performance and attitudes.

Frampton has authored numerous articles in journals like the Marine Corps Gazette, Washington Post, and Public Administration Review. He has advised over 50 dissertation committees and holds expertise in public administration and national security. Awards are noted but unspecified in detail.