Mountaineer Battalion (App State)
Hosted at Appalachian State University · Boone, NC
Mountaineer Battalion (App State) runs Army ROTC at Appalachian State University for cadets across North Carolina.
Quick facts
About this program
Operating out of Appalachian State University, Mountaineer Battalion (App State) commissions cadets into the U.S. Army under U.S. Army Cadet Command. Cadre and cadets commonly identify by the unit's nickname — the Mountaineer.
Cadets from Lees-McRae College, Caldwell Community College, and Mayland Community College cross-enroll into Mountaineer Battalion (App State) on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the Appalachian State University campus.
Funding paths into this battalion include AROTC 4-Year National and AROTC 3-Year Advanced, with Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) also available. Appalachian State University's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and engineering and physical sciences give contracted cadets flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lees-McRae College , NC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Caldwell Community College , NC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Mayland Community College , NC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Mountaineer Battalion (App State).
Academic programs at Appalachian State University
Cadets at Mountaineer Battalion (App State) pursue degrees across Appalachian State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Appalachian State 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: Boone, NC
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mountaineer Battalion (App State) located?
- Mountaineer Battalion (App State) is hosted at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC.
- Can students at other schools join Mountaineer Battalion (App State)?
- Yes — Mountaineer Battalion (App State) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Lees-McRae College, Caldwell Community College, Mayland Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Mountaineer Battalion (App State) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Appalachian State 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 Mountaineer Battalion (App State)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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