[BADGE] BUGLING

  1. Give a brief history of the bugle.
  2. Explain and demonstrate how the bugle makes sound, and explain how the bugle is related to other brass wind instruments.
  3. Explain how to care for, clean, and maintain a bugle.
  4. Sound the following bugle calls:
    First Call
    Reveille
    Mess
    To the Colors
    Officers
    Drill
    Assembly
    Recall
    Fatigue
    Church
    Fire
    Swimming
    Retreat
    Call to Quarters
    Taps
  5. Explain when each of the calls in requirement 4 is used.
  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
Source: Boy Scout Requirements, #33215E, revised 2002

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