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Falcon Battalion · Falcon
Falcon Battalion draws cadets from Bowling Green State University and surrounding Ohio campuses.
About this program
For cadets at Bowling Green State University, the path to a commission runs through Falcon Battalion. The unit goes by the Falcon. The battalion reports up through U.S. Army Cadet Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants.
Beyond Bowling Green State University, the unit serves cadets from University of Toledo, Owens Community College, Heidelberg University, and Tiffin 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, Bowling Green State University is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside engineering and physical sciences, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
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 Falcon Battalion by commuting to Bowling Green State University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Bowling Green State University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Bowling Green State University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Bowling Green State University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Bowling Green State University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Bowling Green State University.
Contact & location
Located at: Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 44839-9791
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Falcon Battalion located?
Falcon Battalion is hosted at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Bowling Green State University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Falcon Battalion?
In addition to Bowling Green State University, students enrolled at University of Toledo, Owens Community College, Heidelberg University, Tiffin University, and Findlay University can contract through Falcon Battalion 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 Falcon Battalion?
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 Falcon Battalion?
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 Falcon Battalion?
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.
Can students at other schools join Falcon Battalion?
Yes — Falcon Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 5 other institutions, including Heidelberg University, Tiffin University, Owens Community College, University of Toledo. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Falcon Battalion as any major?
Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Bowling Green State University. 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?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
Interested in Falcon Battalion?
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