Bulldog Battalion (Truman)
Hosted at Truman State University · Kirksville, MO
Army ROTC at Truman State University contracts cadets on national scholarships into the U.S. Army.
Quick facts
About this program
Bulldog Battalion (Truman) is Truman State University's officer-accessions program for the U.S. Army.
Bulldog Battalion (Truman) runs as a consortium for cadets from Moberly Area Community College, Hannibal-LaGrange University, and Culver-Stockton College as well as Truman State University. Cross-town students typically retain their primary residency and academics at the home campus and route only military-side coursework through the host.
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. Truman State University cadets pursue degrees across a wide spectrum, with biology and pre-health programs and nursing and health professions drawing strong cohorts.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moberly Area Community College Moberly, MO | cross-town | 53.6 mi | — |
| Culver-Stockton College Canton, MO | cross-town | 55.7 mi | — |
| Hannibal-LaGrange University Hannibal, MO | cross-town | 70.6 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 Truman State University
Cadets at Bulldog Battalion (Truman) pursue degrees across Truman State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Truman 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: Kirksville, MO 63501-4221
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bulldog Battalion (Truman) located?
- Bulldog Battalion (Truman) is hosted at Truman State University in Kirksville, MO 63501-4221.
- Can students at other schools join Bulldog Battalion (Truman)?
- Yes — Bulldog Battalion (Truman) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Moberly Area Community College, Culver-Stockton College, Hannibal-LaGrange University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Bulldog Battalion (Truman) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Truman 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 Bulldog Battalion (Truman)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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