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