The chain of command is something of military structure that takes place in the business world as well. Not every worker has the ability to meet with the corporation CEO. We have it in place so that people are able to work their problems and progress up the chain, and deliver instructions or orders down the chain.
The average cadet reports to their platoon commanders, who report to the leaders of the unit.
Government and NJROTC Program Officials
The President of the United States/Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces is Mr. Joe Biden. He works for the citizens of the United States.
The Vice President of the United States is Mrs. Kamala Harris. She reports to the President of the United States.
The Secretary of State is Mr. Antony Blinken. He reports to the President of the United States.
The Secretary of Defense is Mr. Lloyd Austin III (General, US Army retired). He reports to the President of the United States.
The Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff is General Charles Q. Brown, Jr. (US Air Force). He reports to the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF).
The Secretary of the Navy is Mr. Carlos Del Toro (USN retired). He reports to the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF).
The Chief of Naval Operations is Admiral Lisa Franchetti (USN). She reports to the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV).
The Commander of Naval Education Training Command is Rear Admiral (Upper) Jeffery Czerewko (USN). He reports to the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO).
The Commander of Naval Service Training Command is Rear Admiral (Lower) Craig T. Mattingly (USN). He reports to the Commander of Naval Education Training Command.
The Director of NJROTC is Mr. Tim Daseler (USN retired). He reports to the Commander of Naval Service and Training Command.
The NJROTC Area 22 Manager is Mr. Ken Ballard (USN retired). He reports to the Naval Training Command (NTC).
The Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) is Master Chief Petty Officer James M. Honea (USN).
School Officials and NJROTC Instructors/Staff
The Principal of Eldorado High School is Ms. Christina Brockett. She is in charge of Eldorado High School.
The Senior Naval Science Instructor is currently vacant. They report to the Principal and the Area Manager.
The Naval Science Instructor is Operations Specialist First Class (OS1) Angela Kolone (USN retired). She reports to the Senior Naval Science Instructor.
NJROTC Cadet Staff
The Sundevil Battalion Commanding Officer is Cadet Commander James Prunty. He reports to the Naval Science Instructors.
The Sundevil Battalion Executive Officer is Cadet Lieutenant Commander Davin Schneider-Agapito. He reports staff work and reports to the Commanding Officer.
The Sundevil Battalion Cadet Master Chief is Cadet Master Chief Petty Officer Noelani Lopez. She reports unit information to the Commanding Officer.
There are some people who are not on the direct Chain-of-Command, but are important people to know.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives is Mrs. Nancy P. Pelosi.
The Under Secretary of the Navy is Mr. Erik K. Raven. He reports to the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV). He is the first deputy of the SECNAV position, with the second and third deputies being the CNO and the CMC.
The Commandant of the Marine Corps is General Eric M. Smith (USMC). He reports to the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV).
The Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps is Sergeant Major Carlos Ruiz (USMC).