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Echoes in My Mind Across the Grinder at Parris Island

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First Call
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Reveille
Sounded for troops to make the morning roll call.
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Assembly
Sounded for troops to 'Fall In' for morning roll call.
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To The Color
Sounded as "Morning Colors" are raised.
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Mess Call
Sounded for assembly of troops for chow.
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Fatigue
Sounded to signal troops to police grounds, clean quarters or report to other work assignments.
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Drill Call
Sounded to assemble on the drill field for instruction.
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Recall
Sounded to recall troops to their barracks.
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Retreat
Sounded as the evening colors are lowered.
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Tattoo
Sounded to secure the post and prepare for hitting the rack.
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Taps
Sounded as last call of the day - stop all talking and have lights out by the last note.
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