Pony Battalion
Hosted at Midwestern State University · Wichita Falls, TX
Pony Battalion draws cadets from Midwestern State University and surrounding Texas campuses.
Quick facts
About this program
Operating out of Midwestern State University, Pony 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 Pony.
Cadets from Vernon College and Cameron University cross-enroll into Pony Battalion on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the Midwestern State University campus.
Funding paths into this battalion include AROTC 4-Year National and AROTC 3-Year Advanced, with Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) also available. Midwestern State University's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and business and political science give contracted cadets flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon College , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Cameron University Lawton, TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Pony Battalion.
Academic programs at Midwestern State University
Cadets at Pony Battalion pursue degrees across Midwestern State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Midwestern 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: Wichita Falls, TX
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pony Battalion located?
- Pony Battalion is hosted at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX.
- Can students at other schools join Pony Battalion?
- Yes — Pony Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Vernon College, Cameron University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Pony Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Midwestern 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 Pony Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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