Also, an Alert call to troops. A salute to an officer, played outside his door on the day of his birth or confirmation. To announce the reading of daily orders. It was also used to reform troops after a march.
Soldiers leave barracks or camp area and move to drill area.
Sword held perpendicular to the ground, point down, arm extended to the front, at the height of the cravat and wrist turned downward to the inside. A n alarm call used for all to take up arms. The beat when advancing with bayonets fixed and levelled. The Call L'appel MIDI T he Call was used to re-assemble the troops after a charge, to close ranks. Also as a Call to parley with the enemy or to demand capitulation of a place under siege.