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[BADGE] BUGLING

  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.
  3. Sound the following bugle calls:
    bulletFirst Call
    bulletReveille
    bulletMess
    bulletTo the Colors
    bulletOfficers
    bulletDrill
    bulletAssembly
    bulletRecall
    bulletFatigue
    bulletChurch
    bulletFire
    bulletSwimming
    bulletRetreat
    bulletCall to Quarters
    bulletTaps
  4. Explain when each of the calls in requirement 3 is used.
  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.

NOTE: Links to music come from http://www.usscouts.org

BSA Advancement ID#: 32
Pamphlet Revision Date: 2003
Requirements last updated in 2004

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