Bugling merit badge

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.