Eagle Battalion (Cumberland)
Hosted at University of the Cumberlands · , KY
Eagle Battalion (Cumberland) runs Army ROTC at University of the Cumberlands for cadets across Kentucky.
Quick facts
About this program
For cadets at University of the Cumberlands, the path to a commission runs through Eagle Battalion (Cumberland). The unit goes by the Phoenix. The battalion reports up through U.S. Army Cadet Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants.
Beyond University of the Cumberlands, the unit serves cadets from Lincoln Memorial University and Union Commonwealth University 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 the Cumberlands is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside biology and pre-health programs, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Memorial University , KY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Union Commonwealth University , KY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Eagle Battalion (Cumberland).
Academic programs at University of the Cumberlands
Cadets at Eagle Battalion (Cumberland) pursue degrees across University of the Cumberlands's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of the Cumberlands'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: , KY
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eagle Battalion (Cumberland) located?
- Eagle Battalion (Cumberland) is hosted at University of the Cumberlands in , KY.
- Can students at other schools join Eagle Battalion (Cumberland)?
- Yes — Eagle Battalion (Cumberland) accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Lincoln Memorial University, Union Commonwealth University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Eagle Battalion (Cumberland) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of the Cumberlands. 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 (Cumberland)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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