Why choose Morehead State University Army ROTC?

• 2-yr, 3-yr and 4-yr scholarships available (see our  scholarships  page)

• Free room for all scholarship Cadets & free meal plans for the top 5 freshmen Cadets

• Cadets serving in the Army National Guard or Army Reserves receive 100% tuition assistance (tuition paid through the reserve component), plus up to $1100/month in stipend and GI Bill benefits

• Combat and Active Duty Veterans enrolled in ROTC receive 100% tuition assistance, plus up to $2200/month, and receive priority/early registration for classes

• Partnership with the MSU Nursing Department which includes Nurse Scholarship   

• Up to 28 hours of elective credit towards an undergraduate degree for military science classes

• Located in the scenic foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, with training areas in the Daniel Boone National Forest and Cave Run Lake.

MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY

ARMY ROTC

BATTALION HISTORY

Some of the distinguished Eagle Battalion Alumni include:

Kentucky State Senator Walter Blevins (Class of 1972), West Liberty, KY

District Judge Lewis D. Nichols (Class of 1972), Greenup, KY

Colonel David Wilcox (Class of 1985), US Army

Brig. General Jeffrey Underhill (Class of 1984), Hawaii

Dr. Timothy Seigel (Class of 1985), US Army

            The MSU Eagle Battalion has continually provided Officers to the U.S. Army throughout its 38 year history. Since the first Commissioning Ceremony with 34 Second Lieutenants in 1970, Morehead State University ROTC has commissioned over 600 Officers. 

            The Morehead State University Eagle Battalion was activated on 1 January 1968, as announced by General Order Number 28, Headquarters, First United States Army, Fort George G. Meade, Maryland, dated 15 February 1968. Initially all male MSU students were required to enroll in ROTC as a requirement for graduation. Since the fall semester of 1971 ROTC is no longer a requirement for MSU male freshman, but the Basic Course is still open to students from any academic major. All ROTC classes at MSU count as elective credit toward graduation and cadets that receive their commission are awarded a minor in Military Science.

        In the 1970’s the Eagle Battalion had the 10th and 11th largest commissioning classes in the nation in 1975 and 1976. This excellence continues today. The MSU Eagle Battalion was ranked 21st in the nation during the 2003-2004 school year and in the top 15% of all ROTC Battalions during the 2004-2005 school year. During the 2004-2005 school year the Eagle Battalion was also the recipient of the General Douglas MacArthur Award for Best Small Battalion in our Brigade. This last year (2006-2007) the Eagle Battalion had the 3rd ranked cadet in the nation and won the 7th Brigade “Best Qualified Overall Percentage” Excellence Trophy for Warrior Forge 2006.

            The Eagle Battalion has had the fortune of excellent support from the University leadership throughout its history, which continues to this day. MSU President Andrews served in the Army during Vietnam and our College Dean was commissioned through Army ROTC. Eagle Battalion facilities continue to be among the best in Cadet Command with the Eagle Battalion home remaining, since its beginnings, in the historic Button Auditorium. This facility, which houses all of our classrooms, offices, conference room, military library, computer lab, day room, drill floor, supply rooms and an indoor rifle range, just completed a million dollar renovation in 2005.