Cardinal Battalion (Otterbein)
Hosted at Otterbein University · , OH
The Cardinal Battalion (Otterbein) commissions U.S. Army officers at Otterbein University.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at Otterbein University, Cardinal Battalion (Otterbein) is the Army ROTC battalion for Ohio and surrounding Ohio. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Cardinal, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring Capital University, Ohio Dominican University, and Franklin University into the battalion's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to Otterbein University for ROTC class and lab.
The battalion runs all standard Army ROTC scholarship channels: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard). Major-wise, cadets here cluster around engineering and physical sciences and computer science and cybersecurity, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital University , OH | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Ohio Dominican University , OH | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Franklin University , OH | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Cardinal Battalion (Otterbein).
Academic programs at Otterbein University
Cadets at Cardinal Battalion (Otterbein) pursue degrees across Otterbein University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Otterbein 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: , OH
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cardinal Battalion (Otterbein) located?
- Cardinal Battalion (Otterbein) is hosted at Otterbein University in , OH.
- Can students at other schools join Cardinal Battalion (Otterbein)?
- Yes — Cardinal Battalion (Otterbein) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Capital University, Ohio Dominican University, Franklin University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Cardinal Battalion (Otterbein) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Otterbein 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 Cardinal Battalion (Otterbein)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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