The adjutant is the primary administrative officer for the post. Post activities revolve around the adjutant.
Most posts retain a good adjutant over a period of years. The role of adjutant provides continuity for
a post. While the commander’s duties are largely inspirational and executive, an adjutant’s duties are
administrative and functional. The commander navigates the ship, while the adjutant is the engineer who
sees that the ship’s machinery is working and maintained.
The adjutant is the personnel officer and personal point of contact for individual members of the post. They
maintain membership records and minutes of meetings, check up and assist the work of the other officers
and committees, and publish official orders, announcements and communication with post members.
All post records should be maintained and accessible by the adjutant, in a comprehensive filing system.
The office involves a great deal of work and attention to detail. An effective adjutant is an essential
component of a successful post. it is suggested that some degree of compensation should be paid to the
adjutant, particularly in large posts, due to the commitment required by the role.