Trojan Battalion (Troy)
Hosted at Troy University · Troy, AL
The Trojan Battalion (Troy) commissions U.S. Army officers at Troy University.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at Troy University, Trojan Battalion (Troy) is the Army ROTC battalion for Troy and surrounding Alabama. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Trojan, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring Auburn University, Faulkner University, and Alabama State University into the battalion's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to Troy 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 biology and pre-health programs, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University Auburn, AL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Faulkner University , AL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Alabama State University , AL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Trojan Battalion (Troy).
Academic programs at Troy University
Cadets at Trojan Battalion (Troy) pursue degrees across Troy University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Troy 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: Troy, AL
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Trojan Battalion (Troy) located?
- Trojan Battalion (Troy) is hosted at Troy University in Troy, AL.
- Can students at other schools join Trojan Battalion (Troy)?
- Yes — Trojan Battalion (Troy) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Auburn University, Faulkner University, Alabama State University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Trojan Battalion (Troy) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Troy 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 Trojan Battalion (Troy)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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