Eagle Battalion (USM)
Hosted at University of Southern Mississippi · Hattiesburg, MS
Eagle is the Army ROTC battalion at University of Southern Mississippi in Mississippi.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the University of Southern Mississippi campus in Hattiesburg, Eagle Battalion (USM) is the local accession point into the U.S. Army.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this battalion. Cadets from William Carey University, Pearl River Community College, and Jones College contract through Eagle Battalion (USM) and travel to University of Southern Mississippi for the military-side requirements while keeping their core degree at the partner.
On the scholarship side: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) are all live channels at Eagle Battalion (USM). Academically, University of Southern Mississippi is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Carey University , MS | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Pearl River Community College , MS | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Jones College , MS | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Eagle Battalion (USM).
Academic programs at University of Southern Mississippi
Cadets at Eagle Battalion (USM) pursue degrees across University of Southern Mississippi's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Southern Mississippi'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: Hattiesburg, MS
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eagle Battalion (USM) located?
- Eagle Battalion (USM) is hosted at University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS.
- Can students at other schools join Eagle Battalion (USM)?
- Yes — Eagle Battalion (USM) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including William Carey University, Pearl River Community College, Jones College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Eagle Battalion (USM) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Southern Mississippi. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Eagle Battalion (USM)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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