Used to close distances; signaled by extending the right arm laterally and raising/lowering the bugle twice.
Spanning approximately , the 1999 edition is exceptionally comprehensive.
This edition was the first to officially include the 29 military marches that were already traditionally played by bands. Key Signals and "Ademanes" Manual De Ademanes Y Toques Militares Edicion 1999 38.pdf
The "ademán" is a visual gesture made with the instrument or arm to signal an upcoming call. For example:
Includes five notes for the bugle and seven for the trumpet and clarion, along with specific drum beat patterns ( golpes de caja ). Categorized Calls: Infantry: 90 calls. Artillery: 52 calls. Cavalry: 21 calls. Armored Units: 85 calls. Used to close distances; signaled by extending the
It provides the musical scores and physical gestures ( ademanes ) required for each call. Contents and Structure
Military calls ( toques ) act as a means of command, replacing verbal orders during closed-order maneuvers and indicating specific service acts. Key Signals and "Ademanes" The "ademán" is a
The manual was developed to across different military branches, including Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, and Armored units. It serves several critical functions: