Racer Battalion
Hosted at Murray State University · Murray, KY
Racer Battalion runs Army ROTC at Murray State University for cadets across Kentucky.
Quick facts
About this program
For cadets at Murray State University, the path to a commission runs through Racer Battalion. The unit goes by the Racer. The battalion reports up through U.S. Army Cadet Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants.
Beyond Murray State University, the unit serves cadets from Austin Peay State University and West Kentucky Community and Technical College 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, Murray State University is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside nursing and health professions, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay State University Clarksville, KY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| West Kentucky Community and Technical College , KY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Racer Battalion.
Academic programs at Murray State University
Cadets at Racer Battalion pursue degrees across Murray State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Murray 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: Murray, KY
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Racer Battalion located?
- Racer Battalion is hosted at Murray State University in Murray, KY.
- Can students at other schools join Racer Battalion?
- Yes — Racer Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Austin Peay State University, West Kentucky Community and Technical College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Racer Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Murray 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 Racer Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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