Who is the Marine Instructor (MI)?

Who is the Marine Instructor (MI)?

• A. LTCol. Jeff Stone (Ret.)
• B. Col. Bradley Ward USMC (Ret)
• C. SgtMaj. Chris Garza (Ret.)
• D. Dr. Mel Sawyers

Answer: (C)

The Marine Instructor is the seasoned Marine Corps instructor assigned to a JROTC program, typically a senior noncommissioned officer who handles daily training, drill, and discipline for cadets. This role is filled by someone with extensive leadership experience and a strong emphasis on standards. SgtMaj. Chris Garza (Ret.) fits that profile perfectly as a retired Sergeant Major, bringing the credibility, mentorship, and focus on discipline that the MI position requires. The other options are a commissioned officer or a civilian, which do not align with the typical MI profile in a JROTC setting.

The Marine Instructor is the seasoned Marine Corps instructor assigned to a JROTC program, typically a senior noncommissioned officer who handles daily training, drill, and discipline for cadets. This role is filled by someone with extensive leadership experience and a strong emphasis on standards. SgtMaj. Chris Garza (Ret.) fits that profile perfectly as a retired Sergeant Major, bringing the credibility, mentorship, and focus on discipline that the MI position requires. The other options are a commissioned officer or a civilian, which do not align with the typical MI profile in a JROTC setting.