[ Naval Science Instructors ]
[ Chain of Command ]
Commanding Officer -
C/LCDR Mackenzie Praet
Description
The Commanding Officer oversees the entire program. Their responsibility is to ensure all aspects of the unit, including events, promotions, teams, platoons, and our public view, run smoothly.
Executive Officer -
C/LT Kaylee Hopkins
Description
The Executive Officer oversees the program alongside the Commanding Officer. Their role is to oversee all staff members and team commanders, as well as to identify and highlight issues in the unit that need improvements.
Command Master Chief -
C/MCPO Ashrae Keyes
Description
Our Master Chief is in charge of all platoon commanders and takes part in building, promoting, and communicating with all the underclassmen. Their job is to manage platoon and promotion information, teach basic drills, and guarantee a welcoming environment for all grade levels.
Operations Officer -
C/LTJG Shelby Hedges
Description
The Operations Officer is in charge of planning, coordinating, and executing all events inside the program. Their duties include making event logs, creating a schedule, issuing permission slips, and handling the rosters for each event. In addition, they also communicate with the Platoon commanders and the Community Outreach, Color Guard, and Public Affairs Officers to create the Plan for the Week.
Supply Officer -
C/LTJG Marista Morris
Description
The Supply Officer sorts and takes care of all NJROTC uniform items in the supply room. They are responsible for keeping an inventory of all items inside and outside the supply room, issuing uniforms, logging data into CDMIS, and organizing uniform awards.
Admin Officer -
C/LTJG Tyler Workman
Description
The Administrative Officer logs all community service hours, awards, and promotion tests to ensure cadets are up-to-date with their awards. Their role is especially challenging and directly reflects the unit during the annual Area Management Inspections.
Weapons Officer -
C/LTJG Zayden West
Description
The Weapons Officer is responsible for cleaning the weapons and repairing drill swords, color guard belts, and damaged drill rifles.
Public Affairs Officer -
C/ENS Ian Whitmore
Description
As the face of our unit, our Public Affairs Officer represents who we are during community service, team practices, and competitions. Their responsibilities include interviewing cadets, taking pictures, writing articles, interacting with news reporters, making the NJROTC yearbook, and managing our website.
Color Guard Officer -
C/ENS Eden Ngo
Description
Working directly with the Drill Team Commander, our Color Guard Officer teaches cadets the fundamentals of Color Guard. Their duties include organizing Color Guard events, deciding who participates in the Color Guard, and recruiting more cadets into this type of drill.
Community Outreach Officer -
C/ENS Justina Aponte
Description
The Community Outreach Officer finds and coordinates community service opportunities. These events consist of Color Guards, parking details, food banks, marathons, cleanups, and helping all those in need.
Media Officer -
C/ENS Gwenyth Fougere
Description
The Media Officer is responsible for updating our social media, taking photos, making the cadet spotlight, posting the plan of the week, maintaining the TV slides, and creating the end-of-the-year video.
2st Platoon Commander
C/SCPO Heather Womack
Description
In their role as an officer, the Platoon Commander must ensure a welcoming environment for all incoming cadets. Their job is to coordinate physical training and uniform inspections, as well as build students to become future officers in the unit.
3rd Platoon Commander
C/SCPO Tyler Manco
Description
In their role as an officer, the Platoon Commander must ensure a welcoming environment for all incoming cadets. Their job is to coordinate physical training and uniform inspections, as well as build students to become future officers in the unit.
4th Platoon Commander
C/CPO Abby Fox
Description
In their role as an officer, the Platoon Commander must ensure a welcoming environment for all incoming cadets. Their job is to coordinate physical training and uniform inspections, as well as build students to become future officers in the unit.