 The
Battalion Motto of "Truth & Liberty" comes from the specific uniqueness
of this organization and its history and traditions.
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"Truth"
is taken from the 'most famous words' in University of Wisconsin - Madison
history. These words have become synonymous with the university's reason
for existence, and were inscribed on a plaque outside Bascom Hall. The
author is believed to be Charles K. Adams, President of the University
from 1892 to 1901. His words are: "Whatever may
be the limitations which trammel inquiry elsewhere, we believe that the
great state university of Wisconsin should ever encourage that continual
and fearless sifting and winnowing by which alone the truth can be found."
The word truth refers to the American's desire and endeavor to find, through
lifelong scholastics and learning, a better existence through understanding
and appreciation.
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"Liberty"
is that which Cadets have committed to serve, protect, and enable. The
Army ROTC program trains, prepares, and enables Cadets to serve the Nation
as Lieutenants for this very purpose. This training began in Madison in
1868 when Colonel William Russell Pease, of the 117th New York Volunteers,
was stationed here by the War Department to train the University's 347
students in Military Tactics and Engineering. Liberty is also that which
has enabled the ROTC program to persevere in Madison through difficult
times in our history. During periods of the Civil War and other conflicts
world-wide, the citizens of America have continued to sacrifice for the
benefit of their countrymen.
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