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===== 1. Communication of Orders: - Both were responsible for sounding signals that conveyed orders to the company, ensuring soldiers could hear and understand commands even in noisy environments. - They used standardized calls based on military manuals, such as The Drummer's and Fifer's Guide. =====
# Support for Discipline and Routine: - Their signals regulated daily life in the company, from waking soldiers with Reveille to signaling Tattoo for lights out. - They coordinated movements, drills, and changes in formation.
# Morale Building: - Both played music to maintain morale during long marches, in camp, or during ceremonies. - Tunes and marches often had a psychological effect, boosting spirits and reinforcing unity.
# Non-Combatant Roles: - Drummers and fifers were not typically expected to engage in combat, though they were often near the front lines to provide signals. They sometimes served as stretcher-bearers or assisted medics.