Patriot Battalion (Francis Marion)
Hosted at Francis Marion University · , SC
Army ROTC in South Carolina runs out of Francis Marion University as the Patriot Battalion (Francis Marion).
Quick facts
About this program
Patriot Battalion (Francis Marion) is the Army ROTC battalion hosted at Francis Marion University in South Carolina. The unit commissions officers into the U.S. Army.
The battalion pulls cadets from Coker University and Florence-Darlington Technical College alongside its host enrollment. Military Science I-IV is taught on-site, and sister-school cadets bus or drive over for class days, PT, and the weekly leadership lab.
Cadets can pursue AROTC 4-Year National or, once on contract, AROTC 3-Year Advanced. Francis Marion University brings academic depth in computer science and cybersecurity, and the unit aligns major selection with branch-board competitiveness.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coker University , SC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Florence-Darlington Technical College , SC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Patriot Battalion (Francis Marion).
Academic programs at Francis Marion University
Cadets at Patriot Battalion (Francis Marion) pursue degrees across Francis Marion University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Francis Marion 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: , SC
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Patriot Battalion (Francis Marion) located?
- Patriot Battalion (Francis Marion) is hosted at Francis Marion University in , SC.
- Can students at other schools join Patriot Battalion (Francis Marion)?
- Yes — Patriot Battalion (Francis Marion) accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Coker University, Florence-Darlington Technical College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Patriot Battalion (Francis Marion) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Francis Marion 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 Patriot Battalion (Francis Marion)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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