Falcon Battalion
Hosted at Bowling Green State University · Bowling Green, OH
Falcon Battalion draws cadets from Bowling Green State University and surrounding Ohio campuses.
Quick facts
About this program
For cadets at Bowling Green State University, the path to a commission runs through Falcon Battalion. The unit goes by the Falcon. The battalion reports up through U.S. Army Cadet Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants.
Beyond Bowling Green State University, the unit serves cadets from University of Toledo, Owens Community College, Heidelberg University, and Tiffin University under cross-enrollment agreements. Field training, drill, and Military Science classes run at the host; partner-school cadets manage the commute.
Scholarship-wise, expect the full Army ROTC menu: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), Green-to-Gold (prior-enlisted). Academically, Bowling Green State University is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside engineering and physical sciences, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Toledo , OH | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Owens Community College , OH | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Heidelberg University , OH | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Tiffin University , OH | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Findlay University , OH | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Falcon Battalion.
Academic programs at Bowling Green State University
Cadets at Falcon Battalion pursue degrees across Bowling Green State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Bowling Green 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: Bowling Green, OH
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Falcon Battalion located?
- Falcon Battalion is hosted at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, OH.
- Can students at other schools join Falcon Battalion?
- Yes — Falcon Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 5 other institutions, including University of Toledo, Owens Community College, Heidelberg University, Tiffin University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Falcon Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Bowling Green 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 Falcon Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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