Ranger Battalion (Caribbean)
Hosted at University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez · Mayaguez, PR
Ranger Battalion (Caribbean) commissions cadets from University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez into the U.S. Army.
Quick facts
About this program
Ranger Battalion (Caribbean) is University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez's officer-accessions program for the U.S. Army.
Ranger Battalion (Caribbean) runs as a consortium for cadets from University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, and Inter American University of Puerto Rico as well as University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez. 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. University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras , PR | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico , PR | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico , PR | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Ranger Battalion (Caribbean).
Academic programs at University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez
Cadets at Ranger Battalion (Caribbean) pursue degrees across University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez'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: Mayaguez, PR
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ranger Battalion (Caribbean) located?
- Ranger Battalion (Caribbean) is hosted at University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez in Mayaguez, PR.
- Can students at other schools join Ranger Battalion (Caribbean)?
- Yes — Ranger Battalion (Caribbean) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, Inter American University of Puerto Rico. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Ranger Battalion (Caribbean) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Ranger Battalion (Caribbean)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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