Bugling Merit Badge Requirements

1.    Give a brief history of the bugle.
 
2.    Explain and demonstrate how the bugle makes a 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 3 months. *

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