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