Patriot Battalion (Texas)
Hosted at University of Texas at Tyler · , TX
Patriot Battalion (Texas) trains cadets at University of Texas at Tyler for service in the U.S. Army.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the University of Texas at Tyler campus in Texas, Patriot Battalion (Texas) is the local accession point into the U.S. Army.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this battalion. Cadets from Tyler Junior College, Texas College, LeTourneau University, and Stephen F. Austin State University contract through Patriot Battalion (Texas) and travel to University of Texas at Tyler 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 Patriot Battalion (Texas). Academically, University of Texas at Tyler 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Texas College , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| LeTourneau University , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Stephen F. Austin State University , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Patriot Battalion (Texas).
Academic programs at University of Texas at Tyler
Cadets at Patriot Battalion (Texas) pursue degrees across University of Texas at Tyler's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Texas at Tyler'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: , TX
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Patriot Battalion (Texas) located?
- Patriot Battalion (Texas) is hosted at University of Texas at Tyler in , TX.
- Can students at other schools join Patriot Battalion (Texas)?
- Yes — Patriot Battalion (Texas) accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Tyler Junior College, Texas College, LeTourneau University, Stephen F. Austin State University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Patriot Battalion (Texas) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Texas at Tyler. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Patriot Battalion (Texas)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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