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