1801 E 86th St

Indianapolis, IN 46240

Main: (317) 259-5301

Attendance: (317) 259-5355

JROTC – NCHS Chain of Command

JROTC – Chain of Command

The SY 2010/2011 Cadet Chain of Command for NCHS JROTC is as follows:

Battalion Commander (BNCDR)

C/LTC Abigal Klingsmith

  • Command the battalion at all formations
  • Use the staff to assist in gathering information and preparing plans for training and controlling the battalion
  • Designate staff officers to assist in the preparation, execution, and supervision of orders
  • Seek advice and assistance from the SAI and AI while insuring all instructions from the cadre are carried out quickly and completely

  Battalion Executive Officer (BNXO)

C/MAJ Abigail Klingsmith

  • Organize the cadet battalion staff properly and ensure that it works as a team
  • Inspect the work of the cadet battalion staff and make other inspections as directed
  • Ensure that the battalion staff officers prepares and submit reports on time and that they are engaged in future planning
  • Insuring instructions and orders issued to the cadet battalion are in accordance with the policies of the cadet battalion commander

  Battalion Command Sergeant Major (CSM)

C/CSM Garrett Duke

  • Assist subordinate NCOs, the battalion XO, and the adjutant with adminstrative duties/ details
  • Advise and assist the battalion commander in all matters pertaining to the enlisted members of the cadet battalion
  • Assist the adjutant in the formation and alignment of the battalion at all battalion formations
  • Supervise the color guard and all flag details ensuring the flag details are properly trained

  Battalion Adjutant (S-1)

C/1LT Lori Marshall

  • Assist in aligning the battalion at all battalion formations
  • Plan for the conduct of special ceremonies in coordination with the operations and training officer
  • Prepare and publish any orders necessary for the operation of the cadet battalion
  • Maintain the qualification records and personal files on all cadets

Battalion Security Officer (S-2)

C/CPT Felix Mendiola

  • Assist in making periodic inspections of the security of weapons
  • Make periodic inspections of the security of the supply room and equipment storage areas
  • Makes necessary on-the-spot corrections resulting from the security inspections
  • Report incidents that are prejudicial to good order and discipline and submits reports to the instructor staff

  Battalion Operations and Training Officer (S-3)

C/1LT Ryan Lorentz

  • Prepare the weekly / monthly training schedules
  • Select and designate cadet instructors in coordination with the instructor staff
  • Coordinate the training of the Rifle Team, Drill Team, Color Guard and the Raiders
  • Organize events such as reviews, parades, and extracurricular activities

Battalion Supply Officer (S-4)

C/1LT Spencer Clark

  • Create a JROTC clothing and equipment record for each cadet. Maintain all cadet supply records in proper order
  • Maintain accountability of all equipment and supplies used by the unit
  • Conduct periodic inventories of the on hand supplies and equipment
  • Maintain the supply room in a neat and orderly fashion at all times

Battalion Special Projects Officers
(S-5)

C/CPT Cory Myers

  • Plan and coordinate special projects as outlined by the cadet battalion commander
  • Maintain records on all activities and coordination as they pertain to each project
  • Keep the cadet battalion commander, cadet battalion XO, and the instructor staff informed as to the status of all projects

  Battalion Public Affairs Officer

C/CPT Kimberlyn Rosas

  • Maintain the cadet information board in the correct state showing news events of local, national, and international interests
  • Keep abreast of newsworthy events in the cadet battalion (Publicize the JROTC Program)
  • Act as the point of contact with the school newspaper and yearbook committees.
  • Maintain the cadet battalion scrapbook and maintain unit history

  Battalion Information Systems Officer

C/1LT Masayuki Taguchi

  • Setting up and maintaining all signal or public address / projection / sound equipment issued to the cadet battalion
  • Maintain Website

  Battalion Maintenance Officer

C/SFC Gustavo Flores

  • Maintain all weapons so that they will perform as best as possible
  • Fix any of the other problems that may occur with other gear or supplies in the class