Scouting/BSA/Bugling Merit Badge



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

Requirement 1
Give a brief history of the bugle.

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

Requirement 3 & 4
Requirement 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.” Requirement 4: Explain when each of the calls in requirement 3 is used.

Requirement 5
Explain how to care for, clean, and maintain a bugle.

Requirement 6
Serve as bugler in your troop for three months.