Charger Battalion
Hosted at University of Alabama in Huntsville · Huntsville, AL
Charger is the Army ROTC battalion at University of Alabama in Huntsville in Alabama.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at University of Alabama in Huntsville, Charger Battalion is the Army ROTC battalion for Alabama and surrounding Alabama. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Charger, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring Alabama A&M University, Oakwood University, and Athens State University into the battalion's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to University of Alabama in Huntsville 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 business and political science, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood University Huntsville, AL | cross-town | 2.3 mi | — |
| Alabama A&M University Normal, AL | cross-town | 5.8 mi | — |
| Athens State University Athens, AL | cross-town | 19.3 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 University of Alabama in Huntsville
Cadets at Charger Battalion pursue degrees across University of Alabama in Huntsville's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Alabama in Huntsville'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: Huntsville, AL 35899
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Charger Battalion located?
- Charger Battalion is hosted at University of Alabama in Huntsville in Huntsville, AL 35899.
- Can students at other schools join Charger Battalion?
- Yes — Charger Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Oakwood University, Alabama A&M University, Athens State University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Charger Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Alabama in Huntsville. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Charger Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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