TITLE |
USES OF THE CALL |
| First Call |
Also known as Assembly of the Buglers, was used to wake the buglers and troops and was the first call of the day. First Call is also played to call riders to the starting gate of many horse races including the Kentucky Derby. |
| The Reveille |
Sounded for troops to make the morning roll call. |
| The Assembly |
Sounded for troops to assemble in formation on the parade field for morning roll call, report and the Morning Colors ceremony. |
| To The Color |
Sounded when raising the Standard. The Navy refers to this call as "Morning Colors" and was followed by the "carry on" signal on most Naval bases. (Carry On MP3 provided by Dennis Learned) |
| Mess Call |
Sounded for the assembly of the troops for meals. |
| Fatigue |
Signals troops to police grounds, clean quarters or report to other work assignments. |
| Drill Call |
Sounded to assemble on the drill field for instruction or drill. |
| Recall |
This was a multipurpose signal and was used at FMA primarily to recall cadets to their barracks. |
| Church |
Sounded at 1000 hours for Sunday services. |
| Officers Call |
Sounded to call Officers to Head Quarters. |
| Retreat |
Sounded as the flag was lowered during the evening assembly. |
| Call to Quarters |
Sounded to prepare for lights out and bed check. |
| Taps |
Played as the last call of the day - to stop all talking and have lights out by the last note. |
| Fire |
Played to alert everyone that a fire is near. |
| Swimming |
Played when it is time to go swimming. |
