Mariner Battalion
Hosted at United States Merchant Marine Academy · Kings Point, NY
Mariner Battalion draws cadets from United States Merchant Marine Academy and surrounding New York campuses.
Quick facts
About this program
For cadets at United States Merchant Marine Academy, the path to a commission runs through Mariner Battalion. The unit goes by the Mariner. The battalion reports up through U.S. Army Cadet Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants.
Cross-town agreements aren't part of this battalion's model. Every contracted cadet is also a United States Merchant Marine Academy student, which simplifies scheduling and integration with academic advising.
Scholarship-wise, expect the full Army ROTC menu: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), Green-to-Gold (prior-enlisted). Academically, United States Merchant Marine Academy is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside engineering and physical sciences, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Cross-town partners
No cross-town partner schools recorded yet.
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Mariner Battalion.
Academic programs at United States Merchant Marine Academy
Cadets at Mariner Battalion pursue degrees across United States Merchant Marine Academy's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See United States Merchant Marine Academy'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: Kings Point, NY
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mariner Battalion located?
- Mariner Battalion is hosted at United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY.
- Can I commission through Mariner Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at United States Merchant Marine Academy. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Mariner Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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