Echoes in My Mind Across the Grinder at Parris Island

First Call

Reveille
Sounded for troops to make the morning roll call.

Assembly
Sounded for troops to 'Fall In' for morning roll call.

To The Color
Sounded as "Morning Colors" are raised.

Mess Call
Sounded for assembly of troops for chow.

Fatigue
Sounded to signal troops to police grounds, clean quarters or report to other work assignments.

Drill Call
Sounded to assemble on the drill field for instruction.

Recall
Sounded to recall troops to their barracks.

Retreat
Sounded as the evening colors are lowered.

Tattoo
Sounded to secure the post and prepare for hitting the rack.

Taps
Sounded as last call of the day - stop all talking and have lights out by the last note.