The Reveille Sounded for troops to make the morning roll call. The Assembly Sounded for cadets to be in ranks on parade field for morning roll call and the raising of the flag. To The Color Sounded when raising the Standard. The Mess Call Sounded for the assembly of the troops for meals. To Stable Cavalry troops report to the stables to feed and groom their mounts.
Water Call Horses receive water or detail to replenish camp's water supply.
Sick Call Assembly of the sick for treatment. Fatigue Signals troops to police grounds, clean quarters or report to other work assignments. Drill Call Sounded to assemble on the drill field for instruction or drill. Assembly of Guard Sounded to post guard detail. Orders Sounded to post Orders of the Day.