Scott Swanson | |
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Born | Chicago, United States |
Nationality | American |
Other names | J.T. Patten (fiction writer) |
Alma mater | Illinois State University, American Public University System, American Military University, University of St. Andrews |
Occupation | Author |
Known for | Special Warfare intelligence and doctrine; Dark Fiction |
Scott Swanson, pen name J.T. Patten, is an American military writer, novelist, lyric songwriter, and former intelligence advisor.[1][2][3] He is notable for his work in military Special Warfare intelligence, and is featured in Montgomery McFate's book Military Anthropology: Soldiers, Scholars and Subjects at the Margins of Empire[4] and Steve Coll's book, Directorate S: The C.I.A. and America’s Secret Wars in Afghanistan and Pakistan.[5]
Professionally, Scott is Aon (company)'s Cyber Security Advisory Practice Leader.[6] Prior, he worked as a financial crimes investigator for PwC's Financial Crimes Unit.[7][8] Formerly, he has worked as a government intelligence operative.[9][10] He specializes in socio-cultural intelligence and Irregular warfare and which covers operational considerations, focusing on Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia regions.[11][12]
Biography
Scott grew up in Chicago and graduated with a degree in foreign languages from the Illinois State University.[1] Later, he received a master’s degree from the American Military University.[1]
Bibliography
U.S. Army Publications
- Swanson, Scott; Lieutenant General Boykin, William. Operationalizing Intelligence Special Warfare Bulletin, U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (SWCS).
Novels
- Patten, J.T. (2013). Safe Havens Series: Shadow Masters, A Sean Havens Black Ops Thriller (Book 1)
- Patten, J.T. (2016). Safe Havens Series: Primed Charge, A Sean Havens Black Ops Thriller (Book 2)
- Patten, J.T. (2018). Buried in Black: A Task Force Orange Novel (Book 1)
- Patten, J.T. (2019). The Presence of Evil: A Task Force Orange Novel Book 2)
- Patten, J.T. (2020). Safe Havens Series: Presidential Retreat, A Sean Havens Black Ops Thriller (Book 3)
- Patten, J.T. (2021). Safe Havens Series: Shadow Masters Reloaded: A Sean Havens Black Ops Thriller (Second Release, Book 1)
- Patten, J.T. (2022). Whispers of a Gypsy (Horror)
- Patten, J.T. (2023). Brothers of Blood: A New Orleans Vampyre Novella (Horror)
- Patten, J.T. (2023). Lone Woolf Series: Buried in Black, A Drake Woolf Black Ops Thriller, (Second Release, Book 1)
- Patten, J.T. (2023). Lone Woolf Series: The Presence of Evil: A Drake Woolf Black Ops Thriller (Second Release, Book 2)
Publications
- Grange, David; as "Patten, J.T." Assessing and Targeting Illicit Funding in Conflict Ecosystems[13]
- Swanson, Scott (2006). "Asymmetrical Factors in Culture for SOF Conflicts: Gaining Understanding and Insights". Military Intelligence Professional Bulletin. 32 (2): 29–33. ProQuest 1016232480.
- Swanson, Scott. Cyber Threat Indications & Warning: Predict, Identify and Counter
- Swanson, Scott (2007). "Know Your Enemy: Human Intelligence Key to SOF Missions". Special Warfare. 20 (1): 16–24. ProQuest 199436147.
- Swanson, Scott. Improving Asymmetrical Insights with Cultural Understanding[14]
- Swanson, Scott. Indications and Warning Post 9/11: Analyzing Enemy Intent[15]
- Swanson, Scott, Red Team Improvements
- Swanson, Scott. Terrorism and Third Party Combatants: Iran, Venezuela and Hezbollah
- Swanson, Scott. Viral Targeting of the IED Social Network System
Music
- Patten, J.T. (2023). TACKLEBOX (See You Again) Lone Woolf Lyrics, Lone Woolf Publishing (ASCAP)
- Patten, J.T. (2023). DARK RIDERS Lone Woolf Lyrics, Lone Woolf Publishing (ASCAP) with Gary Cubberley (BMI), Composer, Arranger, and Producer; Songbayteam Band; Songtrust Blvd Publisher
Interviews
References
- 1 2 3 "Scott Swanson, CFE". www.fraud-magazine.com.
- ↑ FM, Player (15 December 2021). "J.T. Patten - Shadow Masters Reloaded" – via player.fm.
- ↑ "the shadow war between JSOC and Quds Force". www.audacy.com. January 3, 2020.
- ↑ McFate, Montgomery (May 2018). Military Anthropology: Soldiers, Scholars and Subjects at the Margins of Empire. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-093494-1.
- ↑ Coll, Steve. Directorate S: The C.I.A. and America's Secret Wars in Afghanistan and Pakistan. pp. 71, 74–75, 697.
- ↑ "The Key to Keeping Your Trade Secrets Safe? Focusing on Metadata". 30 November 2022.
- ↑ "It's no secret: The Bank Secrecy Act needs a major overhaul".
- ↑ "'Fraud Doesn't Exist in Isolation — It is Part of a Greater Ecosystem'". www.acfe.com.
- ↑ "Has Bible-carrying el Chapo really found God? Skeptics aren't buying it". Fox News. 26 November 2018.
- ↑ "Manipulation, fear, snitches, and a new cell: Behind the scenes as el Chapo goes to trial". Fox News. 10 November 2018.
- ↑ "'Operationalizing' Intelligence". www.army.mil.
- ↑ "Season 2 | J.T. Patten | Thriller Author | (Episode 27) - The Protectors Podcast™". iHeart.
- ↑ "Assessing and Targeting Illicit Funding in Conflict Ecosystems | Small Wars Journal". smallwarsjournal.com.
- ↑ http://www.faoa.org/resources/Documents/pub33.pdf" \t "_blank
- ↑ https://irp.fas.org/agency/army/mipb/2005_03.pdf
- ↑ "Podcasts Worth a Listen - Alan R. Warren Radio Show". 15 December 2021.
- ↑ "Connecting Vets News - Jack Murphy Ex-intel contractor pens short stories exploring Special Operation's most secretive unit". 3 November 2022.
- ↑ "Horror and Paranormal Interviews - Alan R. Warren Radio Show". 9 December 2022.