SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

 The sergeant-at-arms arranges the meeting hall and assists the post commander and adjutant in  preliminary arrangements for meetings, including leading the color detail during presentation and  retirement ceremonies. This person is the expert on flag etiquette, knows proper flag etiquette, and plays a  leading role in the post color guard, burial detail and other pageantry. The sergeant-at-arms is the logical person to chair a welcome committee, which can have a tremendous  influence on the post’s image, membership and relationship with members. Every Legionnaire wants to feel  part of the group, particularly new Legionnaires attending their first few meetings. The sergeant-at-arms  must make certain new members are welcomed, introduced and made to feel they are important to the  post. The sergeant-at-arms encourages members to attend meetings and advises the commander on who  should be acknowledged.