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Grizzly Battalion · Grizzly
Grizzly Battalion commissions cadets from University of Montana into the U.S. Army.
About this program
For cadets at University of Montana, the path to a commission runs through Grizzly Battalion. The unit goes by the Grizzly. The battalion reports up through U.S. Army Cadet Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants.
Beyond University of Montana, the unit serves cadets from University of Providence, Salish Kootenai College, and Carroll 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, University of Montana is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside nursing and health professions, 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 Grizzly Battalion by commuting to University of Montana.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Montana.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Montana.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Montana.
Contact & location
Located at: University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Grizzly Battalion located?
Grizzly Battalion is hosted at University of Montana in Missoula, Montana. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of Montana campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Grizzly Battalion?
In addition to University of Montana, students enrolled at University of Providence, Salish Kootenai College, and Carroll College can contract through Grizzly 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 Grizzly 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 Grizzly 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 Grizzly 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 Grizzly Battalion?
Yes — Grizzly Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Salish Kootenai College, Carroll College, University of Providence. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Grizzly Battalion as any major?
Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Montana. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
How do I contact Grizzly Battalion?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
Interested in Grizzly Battalion?
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