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.