The Commander shall:

• Preside and conduct at all meetings 

• Enforce observance of the laws and usages of the Post

• Insist Post business and activities be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws and will not bring discredit to the Post or the VFW

• Decide all questions of law and usage of the Post

• Appoint and/or remove all officers, committee chairmen and committees not otherwise provided for

• Approve all disbursement of funds authorized by the Post

• Assure the office of Quartermaster is bonded

• Assure all dues and monies due to the National HQ are forwarded and accurate

• Assure all reports are correctly prepared and forwarded, proper permits and/or licenses are obtained for Post business, deliver Post election report NLT June 1

• Assure Quarterly Report of Audit is properly prepared and examined by the Post Trustees and submitted within the month following the last day of the Quarter

• Attend or send representation to all District Conventions or meetings

• Perform all duties IAW laws, regulations, lawful orders, Post and National By-Laws and Manual of Procedure, perform other duties as required of the office

• Serve as  an ex-officio member of all committees

Sec 218: VFW Manual of Procedure (paraphrased)

The Post Senior Vice Commander shall assist the Commander in preserving order, preside in the absence of the Commander, provide such advice or assistance as may be required and perform such other duties as are incident to such office or may from time to time be required by laws and usages of the organization or lawful orders from proper authority. 

Sec 218: VFW Manual of Procedure

The Post Junior Vice Commander shall assist the Commander in preserving order, preside in the absence of the Commander and Senior Vice Commander, provide such advice or assistance as may be required and perform such other duties as are incident to such office or may from time to time be required of the Junior Vice Commander by the laws and usages of the organization or lawful orders from proper authority. 

Sec 218: VFW Manual of Procedure

The Quartermaster shall:

• Qualify and secure a bond equal to the liquid assets of the Post 

• Collect all monies due to the Post, giving receipt thereof, have charge of all funds, securities and other Post properties, be the accountable officer of the Post and the Treasurer of all committees

• Disburse Post funds, appoint others as necessary to disburse Post funds and ensure they are all sufficiently bonded

• Receive membership dues/fees and forward to National HQ

• Provide all documents and reports to the Post Trustees to conduct the Quarterly Post Audit

• Reconcile and record the Post financial books keeping inspection ready records and backups as required

• Provide access and transfer to their successor, without delay, all books, records, monies, securities and other Post properties

• Comply with , and perform duties of the Quartermaster as required by the laws, by-laws and proper authorities and perform other duties as required of this office

• Report on transactions concerning receipts and expenditures, at Post meetings

• File appropriate forms as required

Sec 218: VFW Manual of Procedure (paraphrased)

The Adjutant shall:

• Be the corresponding officer for the Post and shall attest to all official communications and reports with signature

• Under direction of the Commander prepare all reports and returns required of the Adjutant

• Maintain the books and records, being prepared for inspections and review by authorized officers/members

• Maintain the following records:

  1. Copies of the membership applications

  2. Post meeting minutes

  3. All current orders or circulars issued by the Commander-in-Chief, the National Council of Administration, the Dept Commander, and Higher Commanders as applicable

  4. A correspondence file

  5. A file of officer's elegibility

• Maintain a current copy of the Post By-laws, the VFW By-Laws, Manual of Procedures and applicable District By-laws

• Transfer all documents to their successor

• Comply with and perform all duties as required of the Adjutant and other duties related to the position

Sec 218: VFW Manual of Procedure (paraphrased)

The Post Chaplain shall perform such duties as are incident to the office or as may from time to time be required by the laws and usages of this organization or lawful orders from proper authority. 

The Post Service Officer shall assist members of the Post, their surviving spouses, orphans and other worthy cases brought to their attention in obtaining rightful entitlements from federal and state governments. The work of a Service Officer shall be performed in accordance with the instructions contained in the VFW Guide for Service Officers under the general supervision of the Department Service Officer. The Service Officer shall perform such other duties as may be incident to the office and as may from time to time be required by the laws and usages of this organization or lawful orders from proper authority.

The Post Trustees’ duties are probably the most misunderstood of any of the Post Officers. They are primarily the watchdogs of the Post funds. They audit the Post funds regularly -- at least once each quarter. While the National Bylaws are silent on this point, it would seem logical that the Trustees also have authority and responsibility concerning the proper handling of funds. Equally important should be the prevention of dishonesty. Where funds are guarded carelessly or records are kept inefficiently, the Trustees should call attention to this and make every effort to correct it. The Trustees duties extend to every operation of the Post. Their audits must cover all activities, including the clubrooms, the bar, bingo, or any other source of income or financial transactions. 

Sec 218: VFW Manual of Procedure (paraphrased)