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Ram Battalion (Angelo State) · Ram
Ram is the Army ROTC battalion at Angelo State University in Texas.
About this program
Headquartered on the Angelo State University campus in San Angelo, Ram Battalion (Angelo State) is the local accession point into the U.S. Army.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this battalion. Cadets from Howard College and Sul Ross State University contract through Ram Battalion (Angelo State) and travel to Angelo State University 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 Ram Battalion (Angelo State). Academically, Angelo State University is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
Scholarships available here
Scholarship route obligating service in the Army Reserve or National Guard rather than active duty.
Service obligation: 8 years
Active-duty enlisted soldiers transition to officer via ROTC with several scholarship options (2-year, 3-year, 4-year).
Service obligation: 8 years
On-campus scholarship awarded to enrolled cadets at the start of their MS-II year.
Service obligation: 6 years
Covers full tuition and fees OR room and board (your choice), plus a $420/month stipend (10 months/yr) and $1,200/yr book allowance. Merit-based board score with PT assessment and SAT/ACT. Application opened June 14, 2026; final deadline to start an application is March 4, 2027. Three selection boards (Oct, Jan, Mar). 8-year total service obligation; you can exit after freshman year with no obligation.
Service obligation: 8 years
Cross-town & partner schools served
Students at these schools can commission through Ram Battalion (Angelo State) by commuting to Angelo State University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Angelo State University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Angelo State University.
Contact & location
Located at: Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX 76909
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Ram Battalion (Angelo State) located?
Ram Battalion (Angelo State) is hosted at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Angelo State University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Ram Battalion (Angelo State)?
In addition to Angelo State University, students enrolled at Howard College and Sul Ross State University can contract through Ram Battalion (Angelo State) via cross-town agreements. Cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to the host for ROTC-side coursework.
What scholarships are available through Ram Battalion (Angelo State)?
Army ROTC cadets at this battalion compete for AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), Green-to-Gold (prior-enlisted). National awards apply out of high school; on-campus side-loads kick in once a cadet is enrolled and contracted.
What's the Army ROTC summer training for cadets at Ram Battalion (Angelo State)?
After the MS-III year, cadets ship to Cadet Summer Training (Advanced Camp) at Fort Knox for the 31-day capstone evaluation that drives branching and order-of-merit standing.
How big is the corps at Ram Battalion (Angelo State)?
Public corps-size figures aren't always published year-to-year; Army ROTC battalions in this size class generally carry between several dozen and a few hundred contracted cadets depending on host enrollment.
What's the commissioning path through Ram Battalion (Angelo State)?
Cadets who complete the four-year Army ROTC curriculum and meet medical, fitness, and academic standards commission as officers in the U.S. Army. The battalion reports through U.S. Army Cadet Command.
Can students at other schools join Ram Battalion (Angelo State)?
Yes — Ram Battalion (Angelo State) accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Howard College, Sul Ross State University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Ram Battalion (Angelo State) as any major?
Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Angelo State University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
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