In the 21st century, the tradition of playing bugle calls on military bases has readily survived, but many posts now use recorded versions broadcast through a PA system.

FORT BENNING, Ga., (Jan. 13 2016) -- Bugle calls have been an important tradition to the U.S. Army since its inception, dating back to pre-Revolutionary War times.

Bugle calls have been an important tradition to the U.S. Army since its inception. As the U.S. Army developed, it standardized the use of these bugle calls for a disciplined lifestyle.

The call, based on an older French bugle call, was used by the army since 1835 and was named “Scott’s Tattoo” in honor of Gen. Winfield Scott.

Some bugle calls are no longer relevant, and some installations play more than others. On Army installations, there is a set time for "Reveille'' and "Retreat,'' where on Navy bases, those vary ...

The history of bugle calls are as old as the Army itself. In 1775, when George Washington became the commander of the Continental Army, drums and bugles were already tools used to communicate.

The bugle calls Maria hears are just a few of more than 50 from the Civil War era that once signaled everything from critical battlefield maneuvers to “hey, it’s time for lunch.” And while only this ...

The call was written by the French as early as 1809 and was Napoleon’s favorite bugle call, according to Jari Villanueva, Taps historian and retired trumpeter for the U.S. Air Force Band. 3.

Bugle calls date back more than 2,000 years, but didn’t establish their strong presence in military life until the early 19th century. They were heavily used during the Civil War.

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1. The famous bugle call played at military funerals is ingrained as music of mourning, but it also served as a lights-out signal to soldiers at night.