About Us
MISSION STATEMENT
The Aztec Battalion recruits, inspires, trains and develops today’s students to become scholars, athletes and commission leaders of character ready for service to our Nation in the U.S. Army.
The Army Values
Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the Army, your unit and other Soldiers. Bearing true faith and allegiance is a matter of believing in and devoting yourself to something or someone. A loyal Soldier is one who supports the leadership and stands up for fellow Soldiers. By wearing the uniform of the U.S. Army you are expressing your loyalty. And by doing your share, you show your loyalty to your unit.
Put the welfare of the nation, the Army and your subordinates before your own. Selfless service is larger than just one person. In serving your country, you are doing your duty loyally without thought of recognition or gain. The basic building block of selfless service is the commitment of each team member to go a little further, endure a little longer, and look a little closer to see how he or she can add to the effort.
Live up to Army values. The nation’s highest military award is The Medal of Honor. This award goes to Soldiers who make honor a matter of daily living — Soldiers who develop the habit of being honorable, and solidify that habit with every value choice they make. Honor is a matter of carrying out, acting, and living the values of respect, duty, loyalty, selfless service, integrity and personal courage in everything you do.
Do what’s right, legally and morally. Integrity is a quality you develop by adhering to moral principles. It requires that you do and say nothing that deceives others. As your integrity grows, so does the trust others place in you. The more choices you make based on integrity, the more this highly prized value will affect your relationships with family and friends, and, finally, the fundamental acceptance of yourself.
Face fear, danger or adversity (physical or moral). Personal courage has long been associated with our Army. With physical courage, it is a matter of enduring physical duress and at times risking personal safety. Facing moral fear or adversity may be a long, slow process of continuing forward on the right path, especially if taking those actions is not popular with others. You can build your personal courage by daily standing up for and acting upon the things that you know are honorable.
Scholar
We want scholars to ensure that cadets can remain academically aligned and attain his/her required degree. The ability to achieve high academic standards demonstrates a growth mindset with aptitude, discipline, dedication, and the will to become their best self. These scholars from all fields and academic disciplines bring to the Army the benefits of officers with the ability to adapt and thrive in diverse situations and lead our nation into the future. The Army Values lifelong learners and provides opportunities to further educational goals throughout an Army officer career.
Athlete
We want and build athletes to ensure that cadets can meet the holistic health and fitness required for an Army Officer. Physical Fitness expresses self-discipline, teamwork, and exemplary leadership. Athletes possess the desire to compete and demonstrate aptitude, endurance, self-sacrifice, and the warrior spirit “holistic growth.” Athletic competition is a key indicator. Athletes project mental toughness and a healthy appearance, in addition to demonstrating a high level of fitness, mental and emotional resiliency. High school, collegiate, intramural, and city teams, and high adventure sporting activities help define and develop an athlete. The Army Values Holistic Health and Fitness and aims to maximize human potential, to help Army officers establish a lifelong balance for achieving excellence while taking care of family.
Leader
We want cadets with leadership attributes and experience to ensure they have the foundation to lead oneself and others. We offer the best leadership development program in the world. The desire to lead, to influence and persuade others to achieve results, is key to an Army Officer’s success. Those who have actively sought and fulfilled their responsibilities to lead, manage, or supervise in any organization, to include outside employment, are viable prospects. Those who actively seek out leadership roles demonstrate aptitude for leader development, selfless service, and strong success orientation.
