Patriot Battalion (Belmont Abbey)
Hosted at Belmont Abbey College · , NC
Crusader is the Army ROTC battalion at Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at Belmont Abbey College, Patriot Battalion (Belmont Abbey) is the Army ROTC battalion for North Carolina and surrounding North Carolina. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Crusader, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring UNC Charlotte (cross-enrollment) and Gaston College into the battalion's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to Belmont Abbey College for ROTC class and lab.
The battalion runs all standard Army ROTC scholarship channels: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard). Major-wise, cadets here cluster around engineering and physical sciences and mathematics and applied analytics, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC Charlotte (cross-enrollment) , NC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Gaston College , NC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Patriot Battalion (Belmont Abbey).
Academic programs at Belmont Abbey College
Cadets at Patriot Battalion (Belmont Abbey) pursue degrees across Belmont Abbey College's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Belmont Abbey 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: , NC
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Patriot Battalion (Belmont Abbey) located?
- Patriot Battalion (Belmont Abbey) is hosted at Belmont Abbey College in , NC.
- Can students at other schools join Patriot Battalion (Belmont Abbey)?
- Yes — Patriot Battalion (Belmont Abbey) accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including UNC Charlotte (cross-enrollment), Gaston College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Patriot Battalion (Belmont Abbey) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Belmont Abbey 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 Patriot Battalion (Belmont Abbey)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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