Pick all the languages you want to listen to. copy. General Alarm "General Quarters, General Quarters! There is an interval of 15 or more minutes between the word to clear all mess decks and the following pipe down. "Taps" follows this call, at which time lights are turned off. These alarms conform exactly to the NAVSEA alarm specification, not higher frequency like on the CVN-77. Historically, bugles, drums, and other loud musical instruments were used for clear communication in the noise and confusion of a battlefield. Morning Colors was at 0800. It has the standard service theme songs, various patriotic tunes and bugle calls. remind sailors to line up for medicine. several unscheduled events that were announced with bugle calls. Word Passed: Fire on the hangar deck. Submarine - Diving Alarm - Benjamin Electric H-9 mechanical horn (WW2 vintage). However, I was familiar with the bugled "battle stations" call (from that movie, I guess). // -->