Bengal Battalion
Hosted at Idaho State University · Pocatello, ID
Army ROTC at Idaho State University commissions officers alongside Brigham Young University-Idaho cross-town students.
Quick facts
About this program
Army ROTC at Idaho State University runs as Bengal Battalion, an officer-accessions battalion for the U.S. Army.
Partner schools — Brigham Young University-Idaho, College of Eastern Idaho, and Utah State University (extension) — round out the corps. The battalion runs one training schedule for the consortium, so a cross-town cadet sees the same cadre and contracting boards as a host-school student.
Most contracted cadets at Bengal Battalion ride a national scholarship — AROTC 4-Year National for the high-school awards, plus on-campus side-loads for college programmers. Idaho State University is academically strong in business and political science, which is well-aligned with the services' branching priorities.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah State University (extension) , ID | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| College of Eastern Idaho Idaho Falls, ID | cross-town | 48.5 mi | — |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho Moscow, ID | cross-town | 348.8 mi | — |
Scholarships available
Scholarship route obligating service in the Army Reserve or National Guard rather than active duty.
Service obligation: 8 years
Active-duty enlisted soldiers transition to officer via ROTC with several scholarship options (2-year, 3-year, 4-year).
Service obligation: 8 years
On-campus scholarship awarded to enrolled cadets at the start of their MS-II year.
Service obligation: 6 years
High-school senior scholarship covering full tuition + books at most public schools or up to a fixed amount at private schools. Requires a competitive board score, fitness test, and SAT/ACT minimums.
Service obligation: 8 years
Academic programs at Idaho State University
Cadets at Bengal Battalion pursue degrees across Idaho State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Idaho 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: Pocatello, ID 83209
Recent news
DVIDS news feed for Bengal 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 Bengal Battalion located?
- Bengal Battalion is hosted at Idaho State University in Pocatello, ID 83209.
- Can students at other schools join Bengal Battalion?
- Yes — Bengal Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Utah State University (extension), College of Eastern Idaho, Brigham Young University-Idaho. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Bengal Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Idaho 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 Bengal 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.