 Bugling
This Merit Badge requires 1 session to complete.
The Pathways to Eagle preparation work items for the Bugling merit badge are: 2b, 6
- Items in RED - MUST be completed before the session starts to make it possible to complete the merit badge at Pathways to Eagle. Bring proof of completion (item, written work, note, photo, etc.)
- Items in GREEN - Can be completed before the session starts or done during merit badge session.
- Items in BLACK - MUST be ready to demonstrate your knowledge of these requirements during the merit badge session.
Scouts are strongly encouraged to use a Merit Badge worksheet to show that they have done the preparation work for the merit badge.
Download the workbook for the
Bugling Merit Badge
in Adobe PDF format from the U.S. Scouting Service Project website.
Scouts MUST be able to discuss any items completed as preparation works or as written work.
Note: Some requirements contain items that fall into more that one category and are listed as the higher category.
NOTE: A bugle, trumpet, or cornet may be used to meet
these requirements. |
1. |
Give a brief history of the bugle. |
| 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,â€
“Fatigue,†“Officers,†“Recall,†“Church,â€
“Swimming,†“Fire,†“Retreat,†“To the Colors,â€
“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. |
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The requirements listed on this web site are believed to be correct.
The official requirements can be found in the current edition of
"Boy Scout Requirements Book 2026"
Download the workbook for the
Bugling Merit Badge
in Adobe PDF format from, The U.S. Scouting Service Project website.
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