Pop quiz

panzergator · Post by **panzergator** » Mon Mar 30, 2020 12:06 am

You have to give folks more time, Chris. I know the answer, but I'm holding off to give others a chance. Not everybody sits on their computer all day. We should give folks at least two days unless the Answer is posted.by

panzergator · Post by **panzergator** » Mon Mar 30, 2020 12:13 am

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panzergator · Post by **panzergator** » Mon Mar 30, 2020 6:51 am

What bugle call is sounded to signal "lights out" and all loud talking and sounds to cease on military posts in the "Old Army" and at my house?

chrisswim · Post by **chrisswim** » Mon Mar 30, 2020 6:55 am

panzergator · Post by **panzergator** » Mon Mar 30, 2020 7:21 am

Nope. That would be too easy.

chrisswim · Post by **chrisswim** » Mon Mar 30, 2020 7:38 am

Retreat.,

panzergator · Post by **panzergator** » Mon Mar 30, 2020 7:46 am

Now, think about that, Chris. It isn't retreat.

panzergator · Post by **panzergator** » Tue Mar 31, 2020 12:01 am

Chris, undergo your question about the stars class sent by PM. Give someone else a chance.

redleg · Post by **redleg** » Tue Mar 31, 2020 12:13 am

It's before my time, but I believe tattoo is sounded for lights out.

panzergator · Post by **panzergator** » Tue Mar 31, 2020 12:22 am

BEFORE YOUR TIME!!!??? Oh, you poor, unfortunate soul, to have never paused to raise your ear to those clear notes drifting across the parade on a crisp, fall evening, signaling all to cease loud noise, extinguish lights, and prepare for a night's rest. Yes, you are correct. Taps sounds 15 minutes later.

Now, what is the US Army's longest bugle call?

panzergator · Post by **panzergator** » Tue Mar 31, 2020 12:28 am

I sent Chris the answer to his last question regarding failing stars via PM, so, c'mon , Guys. Post your answer.

redleg · Post by **redleg** » Tue Mar 31, 2020 12:39 am

hmmm I don't know about the longest bugle call. I would imagine the mess call would seem pretty damn long when you're hungry!

The falling stars class at West Point is I think a class that had some tremendous casualty rate among the graduates? I can't remember which year though, if that is indeed the right idea.

panzergator · Post by **panzergator** » Tue Mar 31, 2020 1:24 am

Alas, redleg, you are in the wrong ballpark. On both counts.

redleg · Post by **redleg** » Tue Mar 31, 2020 2:27 am

Story of my life...I shall do some research!

Mk 1 · Post by **Mk 1** » Tue Mar 31, 2020 3:05 am

OK here's one.

The Smithsonian holds the bones of a dromedary, perhaps the only remaining artifacts (beyond documents) of the campaigns of the US Army's Camel Corps.

Question: Where did the bones from this particular animal come from?
(ie: What was the Army base, fort, barracks, or area of operations where the camel was in service, died, and from which it's bones were subsequently shipped to the Smithsonian?)

Hint: I've passed the location dozens of times. Now if only you knew where I've been in my travels ...

-Mark