Who makes up our staff

Our Staff is made up of cadets ranging from Airman to the high rank of Colonel. They are strong and dependable members of our Cadet Corps and many of them are also in our award winning Drill Team and Color Guard. Everything you need to learn for your staff job is taught to you with on-the-job training, so we welcome all who can accept the challenge. It is a tough but very rewarding course to do.

What we do

Our staff has the job of running the Corps as a cadet run group. This means from Freshman to Seniors they lead and make the decisions for the group. Our instructors simply teach us what we need to know and help us up when we fall but after that it is our staff that run everything, this even includes the class the cadets are in.

What guides us

AFJROTC Operational Supplement found here:

To lead a robust Corps, the ops supplement reminds us we must 1) Set goals; 2) Create programs to achieve those goals 3) Plan, execute and report progress made toward those goals, and finally, 4) Oversee the functional aspects of our day-to-day unit operations.

CLICK HERE: Operational Guide

Meet the team

Corps Commander

C/Col Shrivastava

  • As the highest cadet leadership position, provides top‑level leadership and oversight of the entire AFJROTC cadet corps

  • Sets, tracks, and ensures execution of annual Corps goals

Deputy Corps Commander

C/Lt. Col Smith

  • Commands the Group during the absence of the Corps Commander

  • Executes Corps commander guidance | Prepares Cadets for the Cadet Leadership Course (CLC)

  • Promotions, demotions, probations (academic/behavior) & feedback of Corps leadership positions

Chief of Staff

C/Maj Merhai

  • Provides direct supervision of all LDR Team Commanders/Captains: Raiders, Drill, JLAB, Color Guard, Sabre, Drones, Orienteering [Trail Blazers], Kitty Hawk, etc.

  • Reviews and approvals of LDR training plans, schedules, and team goals

  • Ensures LDRs meet Corps expectations for participation, discipline, safety, competition readiness

Group Superintendent

C/MSgt Lee

  • Mentors & trains the enlisted force

  • Guides, coaches, mentors and trains ALL action officers (continuity folders, project management)

  • Manages WINGS access for corps (the gatekeeper) to include events, promotions & awards

  • Primary speaker at AFJROTC functions and events

  • Works with senior staff on any projects & assignments

  • Oversees training on Mission/Decision/Information briefs

Executive Officer

C/Capt Jackson

  • Establishes the battle rhythm (posts meeting date/times) for the corps staff meetings and keeps track of discussions/do outs

  • Maintaining the group organizational chart and unit manning document (UMD)

  • Posting key staff meeting dates and times

  • Executes the awards banquet  

Mission Support Squadron Commander

C/2d Lt Gilhotra

  • All things “taking care” of those who run the corps of cadets

  • Entrusted with the supervision of personnel, information management, public affairs (GA-052 website), logistical duties, recruiting, armory, all mission support activities

  • Assisting the SASI/ASI in maintaining AFJROTC property

  • Maintaining accurate inventory records of all AFJROTC uniforms and property

  • Responsible for the Cadet Guide

Operations Squadron Commander

C/Capt Obewu

  • Runs day-to-day operations & activities of corps including 3 flights, drill/ceremonies, & physical training

  • Plans, organizes, and executes all flight activities such as formations, parades, etc

Wheeler High School Chain of Command

Principal: Dr. Sara Fetterman
Assistant Principal: Tanya Robson
CTAE Lead: Valerie Bolen
Senior Aerospace Science Instructor (SASI): Col (Ret) Tom Butler
​Aerospace Science Instructor (ASI): MSgt (Ret) TraSharn D.J. Daniels GA-052 Corps Commander: Cadet Colonel Ria Shrivastava

2026-2027 Goals

Unit goals establish our unit’s pursuit of both a better program and community through impactful ideas created by our cadets.

Cadet Impact Goals

  • The Corps will actively participate in Leadership Development Requirements (LDRs) by achieving 70% cadet participation by April 1, 2027.

  • The Corps will demonstrate academic excellence and adherence to the AFJROTC Core Values by attaining an 85% High Honor Roll rate (3.0 GPA or above) by April 10, 2027.

School Impact Goals

  • The Corps will support a minimum of 10 Wheeler and Walton High School-sponsored events by March 27, 2027.

  • The Corps will conduct 4 Curriculum in Action (CIA) field trips by March 4, 2027.

Community Impact Goals

  • The Corps will coordinate with Wheeler High School Shop with a Wildcat and sponsor 5 Angel Tree recipients by January 15, 2027.

  • The Corps will host 2 off-campus community service projects, working with the American Red Cross to host two blood drives, donating at least 60 pints of blood by January 21st, 2027.

  • The Corps will host a community clothing drive and collect a minimum of 120lbs of clothing by April 10, 2027.