Falcon Battalion (UTPB)
Hosted at University of Texas of the Permian Basin · , TX
Falcon Battalion (UTPB) trains cadets at University of Texas of the Permian Basin for service in the U.S. Army.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at University of Texas of the Permian Basin, Falcon Battalion (UTPB) is the Army ROTC battalion for Texas and surrounding Texas. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Falcon, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring Odessa College, Midland College, and Sul Ross State University into the battalion's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to University of Texas of the Permian Basin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa College , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Midland College , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Sul Ross State University , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Falcon Battalion (UTPB).
Academic programs at University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Cadets at Falcon Battalion (UTPB) pursue degrees across University of Texas of the Permian Basin's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Texas of the Permian Basin'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 Falcon Battalion (UTPB) located?
- Falcon Battalion (UTPB) is hosted at University of Texas of the Permian Basin in , TX.
- Can students at other schools join Falcon Battalion (UTPB)?
- Yes — Falcon Battalion (UTPB) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Odessa College, Midland College, Sul Ross State University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Falcon Battalion (UTPB) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Texas of the Permian Basin. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Falcon Battalion (UTPB)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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