Grizzly Battalion
Hosted at University of Montana · Missoula, MT
Grizzly Battalion commissions cadets from University of Montana into the U.S. Army.
Quick facts
About this program
For cadets at University of Montana, the path to a commission runs through Grizzly Battalion. The unit goes by the Grizzly. The battalion reports up through U.S. Army Cadet Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants.
Beyond University of Montana, the unit serves cadets from University of Providence, Salish Kootenai College, and Carroll College under cross-enrollment agreements. Field training, drill, and Military Science classes run at the host; partner-school cadets manage the commute.
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, University of Montana is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside nursing and health professions, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Providence , MT | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Salish Kootenai College , MT | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Carroll College , MT | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Grizzly Battalion.
Academic programs at University of Montana
Cadets at Grizzly Battalion pursue degrees across University of Montana's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Montana'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: Missoula, MT
Recent news
DVIDS news feed for Grizzly Battalion will appear here once we sync the next refresh cycle.
Photos
Public-domain photos courtesy of DVIDS will appear here when available. Use that does not imply endorsement.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grizzly Battalion located?
- Grizzly Battalion is hosted at University of Montana in Missoula, MT.
- Can students at other schools join Grizzly Battalion?
- Yes — Grizzly Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including University of Providence, Salish Kootenai College, Carroll College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Grizzly Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Montana. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Grizzly Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
Related programs
Not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or any branch of the U.S. military.