Based on the new Ludus Militis Tactica, these calls will be used at AD43 as well as events that utilize the Tactica.
They have been kept very simple, utilizing 3 pitches so almost anyone can learn to play them. The pitches are high,
medium, and low (Hi C, G, C on the staff). Most are stand alone calls that are repeated three times, however, Movete,
State, and Clinate/Deponite calls (and their relevant facings) are only played one time. For more detailed explanations,
see the Tractus Ut Contactus Appendix to the Tactica on
www.ludusmilitis.org.
Bugle Calls: Primary Function
Secondary Function (if any)
Ad Signa Fall into formation
Form up
Ad Aciem Form line
Muta Ordines Change front rank (relieve)
Muta Locum Change all ranks
Tela
Missiles incoming
Ad Testudinum Form Testudo
Ad Cuneum* Form Wedge
Centurio* Recall/ Summon the
Centurio
Movete March
State (Sta) Halt
Reverte Recall
personnel ASAP Cancel
previous command
Percuto Charge
Ad Scutum To the Shield (left)
Ad Contum To the Spear (right)
Clinate Facing
movement if still Flank
turn (if moving)
Depone/Deponite Column turn (open or close order)
Oblique Half Turn Half
Face
Transmutate Formation u-turn (follow leader)
Transformate Immediate about turn (if moving)
About face (if still)
Signum Sequute Follow the Standard
Ad Arma Alarm
To Arms
Distress Send Help
Arma Demittite Order Arms Cease
Combat
Demittite Dismissed Retreat
Move Ad Contum Incline/slide to the right
Move Ad Scutum Incline/slide to the left
Servate Signa Guard Mount Formation
*These commands are not in the Tactica at this time, but have been included for future use and so individual units can
use the calls for routine drills. They may also represent a needed call that does not corrospond to any drill command.
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