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Yes — Middle Tennessee State University hosts Army ROTC on campus through Bonnie Blue Battalion.
Bonnie Blue Battalion · Bonnie Blue
Bonnie Blue Battalion trains cadets at Middle Tennessee State University for service in the U.S. Army.
About this program
Run by cadre at Middle Tennessee State University, Bonnie Blue Battalion is the Army ROTC battalion for Murfreesboro and surrounding Tennessee. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Bonnie Blue, on guidons and class shirts.
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.
Scholarships at this unit
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
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Location: Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Army ROTC FAQ
Does Middle Tennessee State University have Army ROTC?
Yes — Middle Tennessee State University hosts Army ROTC on campus through Bonnie Blue Battalion.
Is Bonnie Blue Battalion a host unit or cross-town?
Bonnie Blue Battalion is the host unit, based at Middle Tennessee State University. We have no cross-town partner schools on record for it.
Where is Bonnie Blue Battalion located?
Bonnie Blue Battalion is hosted at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Middle Tennessee State University campus.
What scholarships are available through Bonnie Blue 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 Bonnie Blue 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.
Can I commission through Bonnie Blue Battalion as any major?
Army programs take students from most majors at Middle Tennessee State University. Some scholarships and commissioning options require a specific major, such as nursing, engineering, or a foreign language. Ask the unit before you declare a major.
How do I contact Bonnie Blue Battalion?
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