Learn bugle history, master 10 traditional military calls like Reveille and Taps, compose your own call, and serve as troop bugler to earn this merit badge.

Requirements

  1. History of the Bugle

    Give a brief history of the bugle.

  2. Do the following:

    Do all
    1. a.

      How It Makes Sound

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

      Compose a Bugle Call

      Play the call that you have composed before your unit or patrol.

  3. Sound Ten Calls

    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. When Calls Are Used

    Explain when each of the calls in requirement 3 is used.

  5. Caring for Your Bugle

    Explain how to care for, clean, and maintain a bugle.

  6. Three Months of Service

    Serve as bugler in your troop for three months.