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Eagle Battalion (Embry Prescott) · Eagle
Eagle Battalion (Embry Prescott) runs Army ROTC at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott for cadets across Arizona.
About this program
For cadets at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott, the path to a commission runs through Eagle Battalion (Embry Prescott). The unit goes by the Eagle. The battalion reports up through U.S. Army Cadet Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants.
Beyond Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott, the unit serves cadets from Northern Arizona University (cross-town), Prescott College, and Yavapai College 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, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside international affairs and language study, 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 Eagle Battalion (Embry Prescott) by commuting to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott.
Contact & location
Located at: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott, Prescott, AZ 86301-3720
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Eagle Battalion (Embry Prescott) located?
Eagle Battalion (Embry Prescott) is hosted at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott in Arizona. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Eagle Battalion (Embry Prescott)?
In addition to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott, students enrolled at Northern Arizona University (cross-town), Prescott College, and Yavapai College can contract through Eagle Battalion (Embry Prescott) 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 Eagle Battalion (Embry Prescott)?
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 Eagle Battalion (Embry Prescott)?
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.
Can students at other schools join Eagle Battalion (Embry Prescott)?
Yes — Eagle Battalion (Embry Prescott) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Yavapai College, Prescott College, Northern Arizona University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Eagle Battalion (Embry Prescott) as any major?
Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott. 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 (Embry Prescott)?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
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