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