Mountain Eagle Battalion
Hosted at Concord University · Athens, WV
The Mountain Eagle Battalion commissions U.S. Army officers at Concord University.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at Concord University, Mountain Eagle Battalion is the Army ROTC battalion for Athens and surrounding West Virginia. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Mountain Eagle, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring Bluefield State University and Bluefield University into the battalion's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to Concord University 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefield State University , WV | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Bluefield University , VA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Mountain Eagle Battalion.
Academic programs at Concord University
Cadets at Mountain Eagle Battalion pursue degrees across Concord University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Concord 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: Athens, WV
Recent news
DVIDS news feed for Mountain Eagle Battalion will appear here once we sync the next refresh cycle.
Photos
Public-domain photos courtesy of DVIDS will appear here when available. Use that does not imply endorsement.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mountain Eagle Battalion located?
- Mountain Eagle Battalion is hosted at Concord University in Athens, WV.
- Can students at other schools join Mountain Eagle Battalion?
- Yes — Mountain Eagle Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Bluefield State University, Bluefield University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Mountain Eagle Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Concord 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 Mountain Eagle Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
Related programs
Not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or any branch of the U.S. military.