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What does Reveille signal?

The start of the official duty day.

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  1. The end of the duty day
  2. Lights out at night
  3. The start of the official duty day ✔

Why: Reveille opens the day, and a flag-raising ceremony may go with it. Retreat closes the day.

Huh, didn't know that: A reveille ceremony at the base flagstaff is held after sunrise.

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Answer: The start of the official duty day. Reveille opens the day, and a flag-raising ceremony may go with it. Retreat closes the day.

  1. CAPP 60-33, Civil Air Patrol Drill and Ceremonies (Nov 2025), 6.10.1 www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/P_6033_2217FEEE8C89F.pdf
    Reveille is the signal for the start of the official duty day.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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