| Requirement | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Give a brief history of the bugle. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| 3. 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. Explain the use of each of the calls you performed. | ||||||||
| 5. Explain how to care for, clean, and maintain a bugle. | ||||||||
| 6. Serve as bugler in your troop for three months. * | ||||||||
| Bugling merit badge completed | ||||||||
| Bugling merit badge presented |
*NOTE: A bugle, trumpet, or cornet may be used to meet these requirements.
For answers and resources, see https://scoutermom.com/25000/bugling-merit-badge-helps-and-documents/