CADET INSTRUCTORS
BATTALION COMMANDER
ALEXANDER CRAMER
Oversees the whole battalion; including its' cadets, actions, events, and overall success.
Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Cramer is currently attending Mililani High School. He is to graduate in the class of 2025. Ever since 2021, Alexander has participated in the Trojan JROTC. For the 2024-2025 school year, he will be the Battalion Commander (BC). The BC is responsible for all activities within the battalion, including training, planning, and execution. Along with this, he oversees the staff and subordinate commanders to ensure that missions are carried out successfully and professionally.
Over his time in this battalion, Alexander has held multiple leadership positions to prepare him as the BC. Such as, Platoon Sergeant, Assistant S3 (Operations Officer), and the Master Fitness Trainer. Spending time not only as a staff officer overseeing operations but also as an NCO, allows him to emphasize with all the unique cadets.
Alexander is a twin brother and LET 4 who has participated in Raiders, Stellars, JLAB and Color Guard. He has spent time as a varsity wrestler, class council representative, and club officer. In his free time, Alexander enjoys weight lifting, running, and the outdoors. His plans after high school are to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point and commission as an Infantry Officer.
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My name is Constantine Cramer and I am the Executive Officer (XO) of the Trojan Battalion for the 2024-2025 school year. As the XO it is my job to manage the Battalion Staff as well as assist the Battalion Commander and instructors in carrying out the vision and mission of our JROTC program.
As a LET 4 in JROTC, I have competed on multiple of our special teams, including Raiders, StellarXplorers, and JLAB. Outside of JROTC, I participate in the Varsity Wrestling team and work in my 2025 class student council. In my free time, I keep myself active with weight lifting and running.
When I graduate high school, I plan to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point. Along with this, I hope to pursue an army career in infantry after commissioning as an officer into the military.
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
CONSTATINE CRAMER
Supervises, directs, and coordinates the Trojan battalion staff to ensure the commander's intent is met.
COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR
RAFAEL ORTIZ
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Serves as an advisor to the commanders; along with supervising the cadets and special teams.
Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, Cadet Command Sergeant Major Rafael Ortiz is currently attending Mililani High School. He is to graduate in the Class of 2025. He began his journey in 2021 at Mililani High School Trojan Battalion and has since continued to participate in the program. Holding key leadership positions that include being the 2nd Platoon Sergeant for 6 months, Alpha Company First Sergeant for 3 months, and obtaining the position of Battalion Command Sergeant Major for two years consecutively moving to three. Over the years, he developed strong leadership abilities, a deep understanding of military discipline, and effectively coordinates, leads & and command units at various levels.
Command Sergeant Major Ortiz takes pride in his exceptional achievements, both academically and in his extracurriculars. He consistently demonstrates his commitment towards excellence and leadership. The participation in several school clubs and extracurriculars such as Varsity Wrestling and Sub-Committee Leader in the school’s Blood Drive committee is further proof of this.
Command Sergeant Major Ortiz has also had the experience of shadowing and learning from active duty military personnel over his High School summers. For instance, he has shadowed a Troop Executive Officer at Bravo Troop, 2-6 Cavalry Squadron, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade at Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii. This experience taught him the influence of leadership in a battalion, the ability to coordinate within a group, and, most importantly, maintaining communication with his people.
After high school, he plans to seek further education and attend the Georgia Military College under the Early Commissioning Program with the support of an ROTC scholarship. This will allow him to continue to grow his knowledge and leadership training, preparing him for a career as a commissioned officer in the United States Army.
Command Sergeant Major Ortiz intends to branch Army Aviation and become an AH-64 Apache Pilot. This will be upon commissioning as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army with ambitions to attend Army Airborne School, Army Air Assault School, Army Ranger School, and complete his Expert Soldiers Badge Course.
His awards include: Hawaii Army National Guard Award (Gold), Reserve Officer Association Award, Academic Achievement, Perfect Attendance, LET Service (3rd Award), Essay Ribbon (3rd Award), JLAB Ribbon (2nd Award), Leadership Award (4th Award), Personal Appearance Award, Drill Team Award (2nd Award), Orienteering Award, Color Guard Award (2nd Award), Rifle Team Award, Adventure Training Award (3rd Award), Commendation Award, Good Conduct Award, JCLC Award, ORG Day Award, Varsity Athletics Award (2nd Award), Honor Guard Award (2nd Award), Parade Ribbon (3rd Award), Recruiting Award (2nd award), Community Service Award (2nd Award), Parking Detail Award (7th Award), Cyber Patriot / Stellar Explorer Award (4th Award), and Service Learning Award, Excellence Staff Performance Award (2nd Award).