What are the 3 blue calls of the day?

• A. Reveille (sunrise), Tups (lights out), & Retreat (sunset)
• B. Retreat (sunset), Reveille (sunrise), & Tups (lights out)
• C. Reveille (sunrise), Retreat (sunset), & Tups (lights out)
• D. Tups (lights out), Reveille (sunrise), & Retreat (sunset)

Answer: (C)

These daily signals set the rhythm of the day for soldiers. Reveille marks wake-up in the morning, Retreat signals the end of the duty day at sunset, and Tups (Taps) signals lights out at night. The order follows the day’s progression: you start with Reveille, then come Retreat as evening arrives, and finish with Tups before lights out. That’s why listing Reveille first, then Retreat, then Tups accurately reflects the sequence of events in a typical day.