Bugling Merit Badge

1. Give a brief history of the bugle.
2. Do the following:

   a. Explain and demonstrate how the bugle makes sound, and explain how the bugle is related to other brass wind instruments.

   b. 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: "First call", "Reveille", "Assembly", "Mess", "Drill", "Fatigue", "Officers", "Recall", "Church", "Swimming", "Fire", "Retreat", "To the Colors", "Call to Quarters", and "Taps"
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. *

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