What is the primary duty of the 1st vice of the American Legion Posts?

Answer 1

From "The Post Adjutant Manual", Published by the American Legion:

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Adjutant

The adjutant holds the same relative position in the post as the secretary of any other organized body and a little more. The adjutant is the ―1st Sergeant‖ of the company, around whom all post activities revolve. Many posts find it wise to retain a good adjutant in office over a period of years. Likewise, a good post will recognize when it is time to change adjutants.

The adjutant may well provide continuity in the post. While the commander's duties are largely inspirational and executive, an adjutant's duties are administrative. The commander navigates the ship but the adjutant is the engineer who runs the ship's machinery and ensures everything is on an even keel.

The adjutant is the personnel officer, the intimate contact with the individual member of the post, who keeps the membership records, minutes of meetings, checks up and assists the work of other officers and committees, publishes official orders, announcements and instructions.

Answer 2

The primary duty of the 1st vice of the American Legion Posts is to assist the post commander in their responsibilities and, in their absence, assume temporary command of the post. They may also oversee certain committees and programs, help with membership recruitment, and support the overall operations and activities of the post.