Madison Dukes Battalion
Hosted at James Madison University · , VA
Madison Dukes Battalion commissions cadets from James Madison University into the U.S. Army.
Quick facts
About this program
Operating out of James Madison University, Madison Dukes 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 Duke.
Cadets from Eastern Mennonite University, Bridgewater College, Mary Baldwin University, and Blue Ridge Community College cross-enroll into Madison Dukes Battalion on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the James Madison University campus.
Funding paths into this battalion include AROTC 4-Year National and AROTC 3-Year Advanced, with Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) also available. James Madison University's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and engineering and physical sciences give contracted cadets flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Mennonite University , VA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Bridgewater College , VA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Mary Baldwin University , VA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Blue Ridge Community College , VA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Madison Dukes Battalion.
Academic programs at James Madison University
Cadets at Madison Dukes Battalion pursue degrees across James Madison University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See James Madison 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: , VA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Madison Dukes Battalion located?
- Madison Dukes Battalion is hosted at James Madison University in , VA.
- Can students at other schools join Madison Dukes Battalion?
- Yes — Madison Dukes Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Eastern Mennonite University, Bridgewater College, Mary Baldwin University, Blue Ridge Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Madison Dukes Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at James Madison 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 Madison Dukes Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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