Reddie Battalion
Hosted at Henderson State University · Arkadelphia, AR
Reddie Battalion draws cadets from Henderson State University and surrounding Arkansas campuses.
Quick facts
About this program
For cadets at Henderson State University, the path to a commission runs through Reddie Battalion. The unit goes by the Reddie. The battalion reports up through U.S. Army Cadet Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants.
Beyond Henderson State University, the unit serves cadets from Ouachita Baptist University, Southern Arkansas University, and Arkansas Tech 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, Henderson State University is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside international affairs and language study, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouachita Baptist University , AR | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Southern Arkansas University , AR | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Arkansas Tech University , AR | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Reddie Battalion.
Academic programs at Henderson State University
Cadets at Reddie Battalion pursue degrees across Henderson State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Henderson 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: Arkadelphia, AR
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Reddie Battalion located?
- Reddie Battalion is hosted at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, AR.
- Can students at other schools join Reddie Battalion?
- Yes — Reddie Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Ouachita Baptist University, Southern Arkansas University, Arkansas Tech University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Reddie Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Henderson 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 Reddie Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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