Chain of Command

• President of the United States The Honorable Mr. Donald J. Trump

• Vice President of the United States The Honorable Mr. JD Vance

• Secretary of the Navy The Honorable Mr. Terence Emmert (Acting)

• Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti USN

• Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Master Chief James M. Honea USN

• NJROTC Director: Mr. Bruce Nolan

• NJROTC Area 2 Manager Commander Eric Humphreys USN (Ret)

• Senior Naval Science Instructor (SNSI): Commander Hills USCG (Ret)

• Naval Science Instructor (NSI): Chief Petty Officer Santiago USN (Ret)

• Naval Science Instructor (NSI): Master Sergeant Boden USMC (Ret)

• Naval Science Instructor (NSI): Master Sergeant Kozlowski USMC (Ret)

• Regiment Commander: c/Captain Emily Simone

• Regiment Executive Officer: c/Commander Michelle Pagan

• Regiment Command Master Chief: c/Master Chief Petty Officer Darielis Guichardo

• Battalion Commanders:

  • 1st Battalion c/LCDR Ayah Bazzi

  • 2nd Battalion c/LCDR Briany Checo

  • 3rd Battalion c/LCDR Katherine Pleitez

  • 4th Battalion c/LCDR Eric Rodriguez-Rios

General Orders

Orders to the Sentry:

1. Take charge of this post and all government property in view.

2. Walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.

3. Report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

4. Repeat all calls from any post more distant from the guard house or quarterdeck than my own.

5. Quit my post only when properly relieved.

6. Receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the commanding officer, command duty officer, officer of the deck, and officers and petty officers of the watch only.

7. Talk to no one except in the line of duty.

8. Give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

9. Call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.

10. Salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.

11. Be especially watchful at night, and during the time for challenging, challenge all persons on or near my post, and allow no one to pass without proper authority.

Note: All NJROTC cadets will sound off in a loud, clear voice when asked for a particular order as shown in the following example:

Commanding officer: “Cadet, what is the 5th order to the sentry?”
Cadet: “Sir/Ma’am, the 5th order to the sentry is: Quit my post only when properly relieved.” Sir/Ma’am

Official NJROTC orders to the sentry are also available for download here.

Leadership Principles

1. Know yourself and seek self-improvement.

2. Be technically proficient.

3. Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions.

4. Make sound and timely decisions.

5. Set the example.

6. Know your people and look out for their well-being.

7. Keep your workers informed.

8. Develop a sense of responsibility in your workers.

9. Ensure that tasks are understood, supervised, and accomplished.

10. Train as a team.

11. Use the full capabilities of your organization.

Ribbons

U.S. Navy Rates/Ranks

U.S. Marine Corps Rates/Ranks