Reveille at West Point

[@anniereinhardt7578]

My dad served as an Army Ranger and took great amusement in waking up our family with this in the middle of the summer... T__T

[@HIGHMANnnj]

Same here but my dad was playing the reveille when i had to wake up early in the morning too not only summer (and winter.. and autumn.. and spring.. ) Not always.. but sometimes.

[@mathgasm8484]

@@HIGHMANnnj it was daily for me since I lived on a military post as a kid then when I got older I enlisted so the cannon always woke me up.

[@kimberlyyoung3971]

I was subjected as well. Especially during my teen years.

[@driver3464]

I served at West Point 81 to 83. I had the duty of raising or lowering that flag more than once.

[@samiam1254]

Why just 2 years???

[@Justinicus24]

Same here bro

[@albertabrabitz4290]

Woke up to my father playing this on his hand bugle.

[@valereirenfro9040]

As an Army vet I can tell you that the canon will wake you up no matter where you are on that campus! They are very loud! I always wondered how the cadets woke up each morning lol! Love the West Point cadets.

[@charlesmolt7706]

ok at 6 am I will place speakers on both sides of our bed,where wife is sound asleep, crank up the volume , and play this. btw This may be my last post

[@waldoversteckt1053]

Hope you survived =D

[@davidtrollston5256]

Rip

[@Kristinapedia]

+charles molt why is it your last post?

[@paulhardinii320]

+Charles molt hahahahahahahaha

[@dylanavery8564]

charles molt because she's going to kill him for waking her up like that.

[@darkovia2]

To everyone questioning why its such a small flag, its a post flag, used for everyday purposes, they use the garrison flag for parades and special occasions. They also use a smaller storm flag during bad weather

[@caspertheghost9999]

That's BULLSHIT !

[@atway70]

I was base HG as an E-4, and we were lucky enough to have a crank, but getting the bigger flags up before the song ended was a pump and a half lol. Fun times!

[@zacharyscott8083]

Casper the Ghost What?

[@stevewilson5292]

Sorry, if you're going to use the big pole, you need an appropriate-sized flag - regardless of the weather. Wal-Mart manages it at each location, West Point should be able to as well.

[@garydouglas9413]

@@stevewilson5292 Read the U.S. Flag Code. West Point follows it. Walmart does what it wants as advertising with no meaning.

[@charlestemm4870]

Raised those colours myself on many a post all over the world...reveille still pops one's eyes open in the morn. Guess it's trained onto the nerves and never goes away even after all these years...

[@thomasdaily4363]

Nothing like waking up to the soothing sounds of an artillery piece. I doubt anyone can actually hear the bugle.

[@coyotemojo]

At Ft Knox, the drills threw an empty garbage can into my barracks for reveille. Not as pretty, but I guess it did the job.

[@TylerF35A]

A drill sergeant is enough to do the job, me thinks XD

[@FlayvorOfEvil]

coyotemojo When I was at Knox, everyone was up 40 mins prior to shave and stuff.

[@trajan75]

+coyotemojo That's because most drill sergeants aren't music lovers.

[@FlayvorOfEvil]

John Barone My drill sergeant played Katie Perry, Let it go, and Lady gaga while everyone was cleaning the barracks.

[@trajan75]

+FlayvorOfEvil Things change. I was in basic in '69. Katy Perry and Lady weren't born yet.

[@bobyoung356]

I was an MP at Arlington Hall Station after coming back from Overseas. We had the duty of raising an lowering the flag and it was always to me an honour. Sadly but proudly I also served on the gun crew there at Arlington Hall for the funeral of President Kennedy.

[@j.r.5130]

Thank you for your service Sir

[@bobpitman4949]

I love Reveille AND Retreat! Thank you for posting this.

[@abrahambankhead359]

I do a stand to ceremony in my house every single day. I got out of the Army years and years ago, and things are only right when I am able to do my Reveille salute.

[@3rd_EYE_MegaMind]

We live in *The BEST* Country in The World! Thank you West Point and The West Point Band for doing us proud.

[@michaelsmith3694]

That flag look tiny compared to the pole lol

[@tjlovesrachel]

michael smith that’s what she said

[@mydogiscrazy13]

Idk why but this comment is hilarious

[@BijahD]

How does that bugaler pull that off at 6am cold like that?? Amazing

[@MrSanteeclaus]

8 years ago - suffered budget cuts

[@USMC--me3ig]

Bad weather flag

[@keplerk]

I'm more amazed by the zoom quality of that camera.

[@FrehleyFan3988]

* Plays hippie music* Sarge: WILL YOU TURN THAT DISREPECTFUL JUNK OFF!!! Filmore: respect the classics man

[@herbet3011]

cars fan eh

[@FrehleyFan3988]

Got that right mate

[@absolutetuber]

hahaha.....my kid is on a cars kick right now

[@americanspirit8932]

I went to military school Mount Saint Joseph Military Academy close to West Point for the same exact uniform and woke up the reverly every morning for 3 years also play in the military schools drum and bugle Corps I was as a drummer thank you for posting oh and we were taught by the cadets children and play bugles but thank you for posting great memories thank you

[@RangeTime]

This was one of my duties when I was stationed at West Point with the 57th MP Company back in the early 80's.

[@johnmastrangel7317]

Beautiful, I love the star and stripes. God bless America!

[@specialk5548]

I loved west point during the 60's and 70's it was fun. 🇺🇸

[@dannodontsurf]

I have a trumpet and I'm taking band class at school!! IT'S AWESOME

[@subicstationditosailor4053]

The people who like this are probably the ones who watched the National Anthem before Saturday morning cartoons. Great time to be alive.

[@Mindraker1]

0:38 Squirrel: "The British are coming, the British are coming!!!"

[@Astro_Nawt]

LMFAO

[@Astro_Nawt]

Most underated comment

[@carasmussen27]

that is NOT what Paul revere said because at that time they were all British. he said the (maybe) the regulars are coming). Longfellows poem got it wrong.

[@switzerlandful]

Wow, awesome footage. Nice autumn colors and nice slow motion capture of the gun fire!

[@helenajamesmiller1259]

OUR SOLDIERS,OUR TRUMPETS,OUR FLAG UP,THIS IS GREAT.

[@jun24juanhuerta14]

I love the sound. 3 generations of service men.

[@randalosgood]

I used to live across the tracks from Fort Benjamin Harrison, heard it every morning. Makes me nostalgic. Usually I'd been up for an hour but that told me it was time to head to work pronto to beat traffic!

[@J.B24]

Ah, so every other base has a tape recording of someone playing reveille but West Point gets an actual bugler.

[@anamericanman]

My good friend got an appt. at West Point to play hockey, absolutely hated it, and was back home and a hockey player at Univ. of Michigan before Christmas. He was kind of a punk back then, I don't know how he ever thought he'd fit in at WP. I think it's what his dad wanted.

[@kathleenweber1595]

So much Honor and Respect

[@Whitesmoke8080]

i love our US military customs and traditons.

[@sameasme2]

A saluting cannon every morning! That is awesome.

[@matthewwhebell6431]

I want this every morning.

[@commandergree7316]

Hope to be there myself one day

[@TheBabyDollFamily]

it's dinnertime, my mom fell asleep, I'm starving. Welp, time to put this by her ear so I can eat!

[@whitelinedrifter]

The squirrel didn't seem to mind the canon.

[@spinbaba]

It was so nice of the Army to play Reveille on the 239th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Semper Fi, ΥΣΜΧ

[@johnstreet7656]

First thing I noticed, too. They could at least have played "Semper Fidelis", though.

[@dennisbrill5336]

Our FLAG will fly forever!!!!!! 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@1alexcody]

and now for a little history, the extension you see at the top of the flag pole is the flag pole or part of the flag pole from the USS Maine that was sunk in Cuba back in 1889

[@VariableVideo5]

The cannon fire combined with the reverse slowmo footage at the beginning was nice!

[@simoelmolmou2137]

05/25/2023.i've been looking for this video 6 years ago. Now I found it. I pay tribute to all my soldier fellows. Tribute from 🇲🇦 to General Lee.

[@MsOldmom]

When we were in basic training in the 70's, they played reveille and threw on the lights at the same time. It usually did the trick.

[@aidansmith5031]

Nothing wakes me up I’m the morning more than a nice cannon shot.

[@blueman1576]

As a cadet i heard the cannon and bugel for the first time at fort hood this week and i was stunded because it was a supprise and joint reserve base wasnt the same but it was cool to see i like it

[@i_like_video_games6761]

My dad plays this super loud on his phone to wake me up.

[@cepaasch]

I can't think of a better alarm then that!!!

[@demonitized1020]

Play this to a friend who’s been in the military and watch the fear in the eyes as they wake up with ptsd of being yelled at

[@ichimonjiguy]

Why has the single cannon shot been edited into three shots? Looks very, abnormal, to put in politely.

[@GoodCopsBadCops]

To show off how the guy didn't even flinch at the loud ass cannon blast.

[@Deathtofrogleghorn]

It was. When I was in, it’s one shot then revellie

[@57629589]

Is that the mast from the Maine?

[@mikemasi6965]

I was with the MP Company there from "89-90" and that is what I was told. Not verified if true or not, but what was relayed to all new transfers to the company . The MPs were responsible for the raising and lowering of the flag and most days the bugle call was a recording. I fired that canon quite a number of times. Even had it misfire once during a ceremony the cadets were conducting for retreat. Long pause between "Retreat" and "To the Colors" on that day. It was a shell casing loaded with a blank shotgun cartridge & you had better make sure the barrel was clear before loading to fire or you might find - who knows what, stuffed down in it to include flammable objects. The MP company was also the honor guard for burials, color guards and most other military ceremonies conducted in and around the New York - New Jersey area. Even took part in Gen. James Gavin's funeral on post.

[@MrCRF.]

god i hated that sound in basic training

[@johnmastrangel7317]

Rise and shine cupcake!

[@choirfandomcookingrantsand496]

caramel0flavor trust me DI won't wake me I sleep forever

[@kidvette2004]

Wow

[@182roadwarrior]

Puss

[@AndrewSmith-ek4nc]

I am not joining the service and I am glad that I never did, but if I did, I would tell them to buzz off as soon as they told me to get up. I would also tell them that they are pukefaces

[@568843daw]

As a child we lived near Pearl Harbor. My father was stationed on the USS Greenlet. We heard this tune every day. It is nice to hear it again.

[@keahiairgid6237]

Old post, but I find this hilarious. I actually convinced my mom to use Reveille as her alarm on her phone. She doesn't have it anywhere near loud enough to get her out of bed though. For reference: I find it hilarious because the last family member to be in any branch was my great-grandfather who served in the Coast Guard.

[@ssdivizion]

Such a beautiful street and environment!

[@thomasnativo6491]

That was awesome great Video at West point Ny Millitary Academy

[@1941usma]

I was born and raised at the point and when we lived at 336 washington Rd in the 40's, I remember that flag being a lot bigger then that. Back then it was a real Garrision Flag. I also belive the cannon went off at 04:30, not 06:30. Boy how times have changed.

[@ericdeveau4542]

As Patrol 13 Military Police West Point I loved pulling that cord on the cannon!!

[@daryltwigg7851]

That appears to be the “Storm” flag flown on inclement weather days, which is the smallest of the three main types of flags flown over Military Installations, ( the others being the normal daily Post Flag and the very large “ Garrison Flag” for holidays). My question though is that it appears are they hoisting a frayed / torn color. I would never have allowed that when I was a active duty MP NCO on Flag Duty.

[@blossomlate]

Daryl Twigg it isn’t frayed. Watch closely. I believe you might be seeing the folds hanging down which then looks like an uneven edge. No one in the military would hoist a frayed flag.

[@daryltwigg7851]

@@blossomlate I agree that no military person would allow a frayed flag to be flown. Unfortunately in this case the flag was indeed frayed. At .22 sec in to the video the frayed sections can clearly be seen at the flags edge, not folds but you can see actual red thread hanging from the stripes.

[@blossomlate]

Daryl Twigg thanks for correction.

[@verniegonzalez2416]

we will never forget you fought bravely for what you fought for rest in pease

[@BCSchmerker]

SFC. Dill's sounding appears the proper tempo for the full drum-and-bugle-corps treatment, one possible example being beaten with two 18"x20" long drums at full snare tension and one 26"x22" bass drum.

[@short109290]

Nothing like pulling on that rope when that wind comes across the Hudson River, snow up to you shins and the superintendent watching from his porch! USMA MP Co, knights of justice!

[@1941usma]

The reason for the canon, is for anyone, anywhere on the Post to stop what they are doing and turn towards the flag and salute, see the flag or not, if you did not the MP's where on you.

[@EarMode]

Drill Sergeants had flag detail at Ft Gordon, GA while I was there. I was one of them.

[@brentcsullivant1]

whats the deal with the reverse video cannon fire?

[@libertyordeath9936]

Used this as my alarm and it woke up everyone in the house but me

[@tapsbugler]

Cool. Need to a get a bugle megaphone! Well done SFC Dill

[@markbird7547]

Many thanks 🎖️✨👍

[@marcbach5880]

I got the chance to see a flag lowering at the end of the day. Would that be called retreat? It was a very moving experience.

[@RichardFallstich]

Yes, retreat ceremony. The retreat ceremony serves a twofold purpose. It signals the end of the official duty day and serves as a ceremony for paying respect to the flag. Because the time for the end of the duty day varies, the commander designates the specific time for the retreat ceremony. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2PYpZZveq1qnZo

[@WelshRabbit]

Does anyone know the type of signal gun used? What is the correct protocol for firing the signal gun (or cannon?) at Reveille? E.g., how many reports are sounded and what is the correct timing? I assume the video was edited at that point since we never see reloading, just pulls of the lanyard and firing, which seem to be at somewhat irregular timing.

[@studinthemaking]

How many times did he ACTUALLY fire that cannon?

[@Fireguy97]

@studinthemaking Just once.

[@navilluswp]

Ironical that this snippet was taped on 10 NOV - the birthday of the USMC.

[@cassiusmatthews8678]

Love it!

[@skrame01]

0:28 What is the command given to fire the cannon ?

[@UNSCAce]

The zoom on this guy's camera is crazy!

[@BloodyKnives66]

I miss listening to colors and saluting the flag, always gave me a feeling of pride.

[@snapcircuit9135]

That pole scares me to my bones. I don’t know why but it does.

[@fredrickmillstead6397]

Colors on the Marine Corps birthday, outstanding.

[@willmcculloch9346]

Love it! Yes, the flag does look a little small, but what is up with that flag pole? Looks like it broke and was mcGyver’d back together?

[@mikemasi6965]

I was with the MP Company there back in 89-90 and the flag pole was reported to be one of the masts from the battleship Maine. That's why it looks all catawampus.

[@jakeeves2149]

a common mornning sound in cape vincent new york where i used to live

[@lorenhamu9096]

Where is the volume?

[@Clavier35]

French call : " le Réveil " But In the french army any time the flag is raised it's an other call : "To the flag"

[@sanfranciscobay]

You can see the flag end at 0:25 seconds. It does look a bit used. Surprised they don't retire earlier. Flag budget cutbacks?

[@Freedonone]

Standing Ready for the nation.

[@jeopardy60611]

I wouldn't want to be in the military, but this is a cool way to get someone out of bed. I was once with my girlfriend who was helping me out at a convention where I was exhibiting my business, and I played this video because I wanted her to get out of bed so she could get ready to go to the exhibit hall with me to my booth.

[@mustafarami8424]

Where these MP personnel? Can somebody tell me

[@kevinpaladines3575]

@Debbie west point is in New York my cousin is going there about a year for the army soon getting deployed he is :D

[@rangerup1804]

That flag was real raggedy at the ends. The point commander needs to address this issue.

[@JJE2010MO]

Great video. I do question why they are raising a flag that is tattered?

[@thysonsacclaim]

It's a storm flag.

[@chrismc410]

Isn't "To The Color" played while raising/lowering the flag, and then Reveille/Taps after? I've seen it done that way at other posts and facilities.

[@cptmacswife]

reveille is played at raising of the flag. To the colors and retreat is played upon lowering the flag. Taps is played in the evening before retiring and at funerals.

[@jameshiggins4067]

Even the squirrel decided to show up

[@colbeausabre8842]

Required formation

[@jameshiggins4067]

@@colbeausabre8842 the more comments from when i was 13 that people reply to, the more concerned i am for when i was 10-12 :)

[@cavecrazy]

That is what I was wondering. Reveille is played to rouse the camp in the morning. "To the Colors" is played when raising or lowering the flag. Has our Government forgotten its heritage?

[@martialmusic]

hooah! you made my day

[@JSTRonline2]

That flag looks like it needed to be replaced. Hopefully with something a little bigger.

[@andrewboaz1098]

Actually those types of flags are used for stormy and inclement weather conditions. They use bigger flags any other time

[@TequilaShots2000]

Wondering why they would be putting up a flag that is tattered on the end though??

[@thebigall21]

I noticed Denver Dill is playing a silver Vincent Bach bugle

[@ABBY-ml2rq]

Beautiful

[@cheesegyoza]

The good old days of getting up getting dressed and doing bed drills for the next hour!!!

[@IrishLincoln]

This is played in the morning

[@rufus4779]

21 years done this. I have played reveille and retreat. U.S. Army Bandsmen.

[@sandresstudios]

When did the rules change on raising the colors at 8:00am?

[@dannyfubar3099]

What was the exact time?