Eagle Battalion (American)
Hosted at American University · , DC
Eagle Battalion (American) trains cadets at American University for service in the U.S. Army.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the American University campus in District of Columbia, Eagle Battalion (American) is the local accession point into the U.S. Army.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this battalion. Cadets from George Washington University, Catholic University of America, Trinity Washington University, and Marymount University contract through Eagle Battalion (American) and travel to American University for the military-side requirements while keeping their core degree at the partner.
On the scholarship side: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) are all live channels at Eagle Battalion (American). Academically, American University is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington University , DC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Catholic University of America , DC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Trinity Washington University , DC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Marymount University , DC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Eagle Battalion (American).
Academic programs at American University
Cadets at Eagle Battalion (American) pursue degrees across American University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See American University's profile →
Training & summer
Army cadets attend Cadet Summer Training (CST) at Fort Knox between their MS-III and MS-IV years for Advanced Camp, plus optional CULP overseas, Airborne, and Air Assault schools.
Contact & location
Address: , DC
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eagle Battalion (American) located?
- Eagle Battalion (American) is hosted at American University in , DC.
- Can students at other schools join Eagle Battalion (American)?
- Yes — Eagle Battalion (American) accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including George Washington University, Catholic University of America, Trinity Washington University, Marymount University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Eagle Battalion (American) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at American University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Eagle Battalion (American)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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