Bugler

Scouting Bugle Calls

ADJUTANT'S CALL

Signals that the adjutant is about to form the guard, battalion, or brigade.  The bugler plays the bugle part of the call.
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ASSEMBLY

Signals troops to assemble at a designated place.
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CALL TO QUARTERS

Signals all personnel not authorized to be absent to their quarters for the night.
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CHURCH

"Church Call" announces that services are about to begin.
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DRILL CALL

Sound as a warning to turn out for drill.
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FATIGUE

Fatigue summons those who are to report for some type of work activity. Because it is rarely heard, its message might not be recognized unless your troop knows it well.
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FIRE

"Fire" is an alarm that signals danger. This call is unique and will get almost anyone's attention.
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FIRST CALL

Sound as a warning that personnel will prepare to assemble for a formation.
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MESS CALL

Signals mealtime.
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RECALL

Signals duties or drills to cease.
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RETREAT

Signals the end of the official day.
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REVEILLE

Signals the troops to awaken for morning roll call.  Used to accompany the raising of the National Colors.
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SWIMMING

"Swimming" signals the start of the swimming period.
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TAPS

Signals that unauthorized lights are to be extinguished.  This is the last call of the day.  The call is also sounded at the completion of a military funeral ceremony.
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TO THE COLOR

To the Color is a bugle call to render honors to the nation.  It is used when no band is available to render honors, or in ceremonies requiring honors to the nation more than once.  To the Color commands all the same courtesies as the National Anthem.
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Other Military Bugle Calls

FIRST SERGEANT'S CALL

Signals that the First Sergeant is about to form the company.
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GUARD MOUNTING

Sound as a warning that the guard is about to be assembled for guard mount.
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MAIL CALL

Signals personnel to assemble for the distribution of mail.
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OFFICER'S CALL

Signals all officers to assemble at a designated place.
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SICK CALL

Signals all troops needing medical attention to report to the dispensary.
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TATTOO

Signals that all light in squad rooms be extinguished and that all loud talking and other disturbances be discontinued within 15 minutes.
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