About this Unit
USS SCOTT (DDG-995) was a Kidd-class guided missile destroyer commissioned into the United States Navy in 1981. Originally built for the Iranian Navy, she was acquired by the U.S. after the Iranian Revolution and named after Rear Admiral Norman Scott, a Medal of Honor recipient. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, SCOTT conducted various operations, including deployments to the Mediterranean, Atlantic, and Persian Gulf, supporting U.S. interests and participating in multinational exercises. She was decommissioned in 1998 and later transferred to the Republic of China (Taiwan) Navy, where she served as ROCS Kee Lung (DDG-1801).
Historical Facts
• Originally Ordered by Iran: The USS Scott (DDG-995) was originally built for the Imperial Iranian Navy and was to be named Khan Khadem before the 1979 Iranian Revolution led to the cancellation of the order.
• Kidd-Class Destroyer: The USS Scott was the fourth and final ship of the "Kidd class," a group of destroyers known for their advanced anti-aircraft and anti-submarine capabilities.
• Named After Admiral Norman Scott: The ship is named in honor of Rear Admiral Norman Scott, a Medal of Honor recipient who was killed in action during the Naval Battle of Guadalcanal in World War II.
• Commissioned in 1981: USS Scott was commissioned into the US Navy on 24 October 1981, joining the fleet at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
• Specialized for Hot Climates: The Kidd-class destroyers, including Scott, featured enhanced air conditioning and filtration systems, making them ideal for operations in the Middle East.
• Service in the Persian Gulf: USS Scott served in several deployments to the Persian Gulf, providing escort and protection for US and allied vessels during times of regional tension.
• Advanced Technology: The ship was equipped with the NTDS (Naval Tactical Data System), advanced radar, and missile systems, making it one of the most capable destroyers of its time.
• Decommissioned in 1998: After 17 years of service with the US Navy, USS Scott was decommissioned on 10 December 1998.
• Transfer to Taiwan: In 2004, USS Scott was transferred to the Republic of China Navy (Taiwan) where she was renamed ROCS Kee Lung (DDG-1801).
• Longest Kidd-Class Ship in Service: As ROCS Kee Lung, the former USS Scott became Taiwan's flagship and remains a testament to the ship’s robust design and enduring legacy.
