Black Knight Battalion (NMMI)
Hosted at New Mexico Military Institute · Roswell, NM
Black Knight Battalion (NMMI) runs Army ROTC from New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, NM.
Quick facts
About this program
Black Knight Battalion (NMMI) sits inside New Mexico Military Institute as the campus's Army ROTC battalion. The mission is straightforward — produce U.S. Army officers — and the cadre run a four-year curriculum to do exactly that. New Mexico Military Institute's status as a Military Junior College means the program also operates the two-year ECP (Early Commissioning Program) for Reserve officers.
Eastern New Mexico University and New Mexico State University are the cross-town partner schools feeding Black Knight Battalion (NMMI). All ROTC-side curriculum runs at the host; partner-school students typically attend twice a week and full PT three to five mornings.
Cadets compete for the AROTC 4-Year National Scholarship as high-school seniors and the 3-Year Advanced board on contract. Minuteman seats route Reserve and National Guard contracts, and Green-to-Gold opens the door for prior-enlisted soldiers transitioning to officer. On the academic side, New Mexico Military Institute draws cadets into history and the humanities as well as computer science and cybersecurity, and the cadre work directly with academic advising on time-conflict resolution between ROTC and major requirements.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern New Mexico University Portales, NM | cross-town | 85.8 mi | — |
| New Mexico State University Las Cruces, NM | cross-town | 147.6 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
Covers full tuition and fees OR room and board (your choice), plus a $420/month stipend (10 months/yr) and $1,200/yr book allowance. Merit-based board score with PT assessment and SAT/ACT. Application opened June 14, 2026; final deadline to start an application is March 4, 2027. Three selection boards (Oct, Jan, Mar). 8-year total service obligation; you can exit after freshman year with no obligation.
Service obligation: 8 years
Academic programs at New Mexico Military Institute
Cadets at Black Knight Battalion (NMMI) pursue degrees across New Mexico Military Institute's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See New Mexico Military Institute'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: Roswell, NM 88201-5173
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black Knight Battalion (NMMI) located?
- Black Knight Battalion (NMMI) is hosted at New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, NM 88201-5173.
- Can students at other schools join Black Knight Battalion (NMMI)?
- Yes — Black Knight Battalion (NMMI) accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Eastern New Mexico University, New Mexico State University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Black Knight Battalion (NMMI) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at New Mexico Military Institute. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Black Knight Battalion (NMMI)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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