Jackrabbit Battalion
Hosted at South Dakota State University · Brookings, SD
Jackrabbit Battalion trains cadets at South Dakota State University for service in the U.S. Army.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at South Dakota State University, Jackrabbit Battalion is the Army ROTC battalion for Brookings and surrounding South Dakota. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Jackrabbit, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring Dakota State University and Lake Area Technical Institute into the battalion's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to South Dakota State 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota State University , SD | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Lake Area Technical Institute , SD | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Jackrabbit Battalion.
Academic programs at South Dakota State University
Cadets at Jackrabbit Battalion pursue degrees across South Dakota State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See South Dakota 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: Brookings, SD
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Jackrabbit Battalion located?
- Jackrabbit Battalion is hosted at South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD.
- Can students at other schools join Jackrabbit Battalion?
- Yes — Jackrabbit Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Dakota State University, Lake Area Technical Institute. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Jackrabbit Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at South Dakota 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 Jackrabbit Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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