Bugling

The Music and audio files for the bugle calls listed in Requirement No. 3
can be found on our Bugle Call Page
or by clicking on the individual bugle calls listed below.

Click Here to download and/or print a PDF file of the bugle calls. (4 pages - 1.8 MB)

1. Give a brief history of the bugle.
2. Do the following:
   1. Explain and demonstrate how the bugle makes sound, and explain how the bugle is related to other brass wind instruments.
   2. Compose a bugle call for your troop or patrol to signal a common group activity, such as assembling for mealtime or striking a campsite. Play the call that you have composed before your unit or patrol.
3. Sound 10 of the following bugle calls:
   • First Call
   • Reveille
   • Assembly
   • Mess
   • Drill
   • Fatigue
   • Officers
   • Recall
   • Church
   • Swimming
   • Fire
   • Retreat
   • To the Colors
   • Call to Quarters, and
   • Taps
4. Explain the use of each of the calls you performed.
5. Explain how to care for, clean, and maintain a bugle.
6. Serve as bugler in your troop for three months.

NOTE: A bugle, trumpet, or cornet may be used to meet these requirements.

BSA Advancement ID#: 32
Scoutbook ID#: 19
Requirements last updated in: 2020
Pamphlet Publication Number: 35921
Pamphlet Stock (SKU) Number: 650736
Pamphlet Revision Date: 2013

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