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Lobo Battalion (Sul Ross) · Lobo
Lobo is the Army ROTC battalion at Sul Ross State University in Texas.
About this program
Run by cadre at Sul Ross State University, Lobo Battalion (Sul Ross) is the Army ROTC battalion for Texas and surrounding Texas. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Lobo, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring Angelo State University and University of Texas of the Permian Basin into the battalion's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to Sul Ross State University for ROTC class and lab.
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 international affairs and language study, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
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 Lobo Battalion (Sul Ross) by commuting to Sul Ross State University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Sul Ross State University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Sul Ross State University.
Contact & location
Located at: Sul Ross State University, Alpine, TX 79832
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Lobo Battalion (Sul Ross) located?
Lobo Battalion (Sul Ross) is hosted at Sul Ross State University in Texas. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Sul Ross State University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Lobo Battalion (Sul Ross)?
In addition to Sul Ross State University, students enrolled at Angelo State University and University of Texas of the Permian Basin can contract through Lobo Battalion (Sul Ross) 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 Lobo Battalion (Sul Ross)?
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 Lobo Battalion (Sul Ross)?
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 Lobo Battalion (Sul Ross)?
Yes — Lobo Battalion (Sul Ross) accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including University of Texas of the Permian Basin, Angelo State University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Lobo Battalion (Sul Ross) as any major?
Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Sul Ross 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 Lobo Battalion (Sul Ross)?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
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