Cadet Lieutenant Colonel (c/LTC)  Ortega, Francisco

As the Battalion Commander, Francisco takes charge of his staff through company leaders, all while maintaining the final approval authority as the head of the cadet of command. Francisco is the Commander of the Varsity Armed Drill Team. Francisco has been in Raiders, Armed Drill Team, Color Guard, Archery, Regulation, BDI, Academics, Honor Guard, JLAB, Commander for Regulation, Armed Drill Team Varsity, Honor Guard, and BDI LET 2 Competitor. Francisco wants to Attend the U.S Marine after High School.

Cadet Major (c/MAJ)  Varela, Jacqueline

As the Executive Officer, Jacqueline is responsible for ensuring that all Battalion Staff are executing their duties efficiently, communicating any issues or general updates to the Battalion Commander and ensuring that all Battalion cadet affairs and events are operating diligently. Jackie has been in the program for 3 years now and is starting her 4th & final year. Jackie participated in Raiders, Color Guard, Archery, Squad & Platoon, Armed Platoon, Unarmed Platoon, and BDI Let 1 Competitor. Jackie plans to attend 4 year university to study Engineering or Architecture.

Cadet Command Sergeant Major (c/CSM) Haji, Nafisa

As the Command Sergeant Major, Nafisa is responsible for the COs and First Sergeants and flag detail. Alongside being the CSM, she is the commander of the Junior Varsity Unarmed Drill Team, and Captain of Academics & JLAB. She has been in JROTC for 2 years now and will be completing her 3rd year. So far, she plans to become a writer or a teacher.

Cadet First Lieutenant (c/1LT) Morales, Nailea

As the Adjutant Officer, Nailea is responsible for creating attendance rosters and making sure that they are all organized. Nailea has been in program for 2 years and is starting her 3rd year. She is the Captain of Color Guard. After High School, Nailea plans to attend college.

Cadet Sergeant First Class (c/SFC) Tu, Nancy

The Adjudant Officer NCO is responsible for helping the her primary maintain rosters for every event, competition, and team practices. Nancy is the Commander of JV Color Guard. Nancy has been in the program for one year and is starting her second year. She has participated in Color Guard and Unarmed Drill Platoon. After high school, Nancy plans to attend college and pursue a degree in nursing.

Cadet Captain (c/CPT) Troung, Jason

As the Security Officer, Jason is responsible for the Armory, Security, and Weather forecast. Jason is starting his 3rd year in this program. He is the Commander  for JV Armed Drill Team and Co-Captain of Raiders and has been also involved in Academics & JLAB. Jason plans to go to college after High School and study philosophy while joining a Navy ROTC program in College, then joined the Navy.

Cadet Sergeant First Class (c/SFC) Behana, Jose

As the Security Officer NCO, Jose is responsible for assisting the S2 Officer in his duties. Jose helps his officer coordinate security for JROTC events hosted at Hoover High School and also assists in maintaining the armory equipment. Jose has been in JROTC for one year and is starting his second year. Jose has been on the Armed Drill Team, Best Drill Platoon, Color Guard and BDI LET 1 (first place). After High School, Jose wants to apply to UCSD and major in Mechanical Engineering.

Cadet Sergeant Major (c/SGM) Pena, Ashley

The Training and Operations NCO is responsible for giving reminders for upcoming events as well as updating the yearly calendar for any changes. She also assists the S3 Officer with planning and preparation for all events and competitions. Ashley has been in the program for 2 years and is starting her 3rd year. The only team she has been on is Color Guard. After High School, Ashley wants to join the Military and pursue a career in the Medical field.

Cadet Major (c/MAJ) Lino, Valeria

As the S4, also known as the supply officer, Valeria is responsible for anything that has to do with supplies. This includes everything from issuing uniforms, ranks, ribbons, and awards to ensuring that we have enough office supplies and team equipment. Valeria has been in the program for 3 years and is starting her 4th & final year. She has participated in Color Guard, YPF, ADT, and Robotics. Valeria wants to attend College.

 Cadet Sergeant First Class (c/SFC) Tran, Emily

As the Supply Officer NCO, Emily is responsible for making sure that company supply representatives are trained on uniform maintenance. Emily ensures that inventories are conducted and organized. Emily has been in the program for one year and is beginning her second year. She has participated in the Color Guard and Archery. After High School, Emily wants to go to medical school.

Cadet Major (c/MAJ) Guerra, Maria

As the Public Affairs Officer, Maria is responsible for the promoting and capturing JROTC events and competitions. Maria is responsible for the Hoover Battalion Instagram page and newsletters along with photo archives for the Hoover JROTC program. Alongside being S5 Officer, Maria has been on Varsity Armed Drill Team, YPF, Drone, & Best Drilled Platoon. Maria has been in the program for 3 years and starting her 4th & final year. Maria plans to attend College and earn a Baccalaureate Degree to become a Nurse, and sooner become a Travel Nurse.

Cadet Sergeant First Class (c/SFC)  Guilty, Sunshine

As the Public Affairs NCO, Sunshine is responsible for assisting the S5 with updating the Hoover Cardinal Battalion Instagram page and newsletters. Sunshine is also responsible for assisting the S5 Officer whenever needed. Sunshine has been in the program for 1 year now and beginning her 2nd year. Sunshine has been on Color Guard, Raiders, and Youth Physical Fitness (YPF). After High School, Sunshine wants to join the Navy or Army. 

Cadet Captain (c/CPT) Vo, Anna

As the Technology Officer NCO, Anna is responsible for updating and maintaining the Cardinal Battalion website and coordinating with the Brigade J6 for any IT related requirements. Anna has been in the program for 3 years and is starting her 4th & final year here. She is the Captain for CyberPatriot and has been part of Unarmed Drill Team, Academics & JLAB, Honor Guard, and Squad & Platoon. In the future, Anna plans to go to College to pursue STEM.

Cadet Sergeant First Class (c/SFC) Hicks, Byron

As the Technology NCO, Byron is responsible for assisting the S6 with any IT related equipment and issues. He is responsible for helping maintain the Cardinal Battalion website. Byron has been in the program for a year now and is beginning his 2nd year. He has participated in Color Guard, Armed Drill Team, Raiders and Youth Physical Fitness (YPF). Byron wants to go to college and major in ROTC and enlist as an officer in the Navy to be an Ordnance Technician (Submarine).

Cadet First Lieutenant (c/1LT) Escamilla, Aaron

As the Finance Officer, Aaron is responsible for fundraiser activities and making sure all funds are accounted for. Aaron has been in the program for 2 years now and started his 3rd year. He is part of the Color Guard. Aaron wants to work as a full-time Musician, playing for big productions.

Cadet Sergeant First Class (c/SFC) Pat, Mia

As the Finance NCO, Mia is responsible for assisting the S8 in his financial duties. Mia has been in the program for 2 years and is starting her 3rd year. She is in Varsity Color Guard. Mia wants to work as a full-time Nail Technician. She currently has her own business right now called "HelloSet".

Cadet First Lieutenant (c/1LT) Trent, Jshaun

As the Liaison Officer, Jshaun is responsible coordinating and planning with external organizations. He is responsible for coordinating JROTC task and requirements with the Associated Student Body (ASB) and reporting to the Battalion Commander. Jshaun has been in the program for 2 years and is stating his 3rd year. He is part of Varsity Color Guard and Youth Physical Fitness (YPF). Jshaun wants to attend college.

Cadet Sergeant First Class (c/SFC) Villada, Jared

As the Liaison NCO, Jared is responsible for assisting the S9 in his planning and coordinating duties. Jared has been in the program for a year and is staring his second year. The teams he has been on are JV Armed Drill Team and Unarmed Drill Platoon. After High School, Jared wants to pursue a higher education. Jared also became 1st Sargent in his first couple of months in the program.