Bataan Military Academy™
BUGLE CALLS

Drum Cadence
The first of seven segments of the BMA corps marching cadence

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.

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.

Mess Call
Sounded for the assembly of the troops for meals.

School
Sounded to report to classes.

Officers’ Call
Sounded to call Officers to Head Quarters.

Tattoo
Secure the post and prepare for bed.

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.