Black Knight Battalion
Hosted at United States Military Academy · West Point, NY
Black Knight Battalion trains cadets at United States Military Academy for service in the U.S. Army.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at United States Military Academy, Black Knight Battalion is the Army ROTC battalion for West Point and surrounding New York. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Black Knight, on guidons and class shirts.
Black Knight Battalion draws its cadets entirely from United States Military Academy's own enrollment. PT, lab, and Military Science classes all happen on the home campus.
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
No cross-town partner schools recorded yet.
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
High-school senior scholarship covering full tuition + books at most public schools or up to a fixed amount at private schools. Requires a competitive board score, fitness test, and SAT/ACT minimums.
Service obligation: 8 years
Academic programs at United States Military Academy
Cadets at Black Knight Battalion pursue degrees across United States Military Academy's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See United States Military 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: West Point, NY 10996
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black Knight Battalion located?
- Black Knight Battalion is hosted at United States Military Academy in West Point, NY 10996.
- Can I commission through Black Knight Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at United States Military 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 Black Knight Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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