Battalion Leadership
Giovanny Pirone
Battalion Commander
Is responsible for all the battalion does or fail to do
Execute all responsibilities in the name of the Senior Army Instructor; seek advice and assistance from the instructor staff and carry out all of their directives quickly and completely
Encourage the company commanders to communicate freely
Command the battalion at all formations
Makes operational decisions for the cadet battalion
Preside over officer call
Ricardo Belanos
Command Sergeant Major
Assist subordinate NCOs, the battalion XO, and the adjutant with administrative duties/details
Ensure that the battalion area, including the drill field, is maintained in a high state of police at all times and that JROTC offices and classrooms are kept neat and orderly
Perform other duties as assigned by the battalion commander, battalion executive officer, or the instructor staff
Assume command of the battalion in the absence of all officers
Assist the adjutant in the formation and alignment of the battalion at all battalion formations.
Kamrin Whilley
Executive Officer
Organize the cadet battalion staff properly and ensure that it works as a team
Ensure that instructions and orders issued to the cadet battalion are in accordance with the established policies of the cadet battalion commander; report all violations of orders to the cadet battalion commander
Inspect the work of the cadet battalion staff and make other inspections as directed by the cadet battalion commander
Battalion Staff
S1 Selena Liu
Adjutant (Personnel) Officer
Principal staff officer for all matters concerning human resources including personnel readiness, personnel services and headquarters management
Provides administrative support for the battalion
Prepares and maintains unit strength reports, rosters and records
S2 N/A
Intelligence and Security Officer
Klein Cain Army JROTC Hurricane Battalion's first S2
Reponsible for matters pertaining to unit security
Enforces the provisions of the security requirements for the battalion
S3 Michelle Melendez
Operations (Training) Officer
Primary Staff Officer responsible for coordinating the logistics integration of supply, maintenance, transportation and services for the battalion
Responsible for early coordination with and serves as a link between Cadets and the cadre supply technician
Serves on event staff for planning and conducting battalion training events
S4 William(Cole)Alexander
Logistics (Supply) Officer
Primary Staff Officer responsible for coordinating the logistics integration of supply, maintenance, transportation and services for the battalion
Manages supply closet
S5 Mia Velazquez
Public Affairs (Special Projects) Officer
Specifically responsible for the written material, consolidation and publication of the battalion newsletter and website
Serves as a focal point for local advertising of the program
Coordinates with S-4 and CSM to contact for catering for special events
Responsible for photo/video support for all Battalion events
S6 Justin Gibbs
Information Officer
Maintain and update the Hurricane Battalion JROTC website along side the S5
Update cadets through remind app
Responsible for our Battalions social media along side the S5