Officers of the Commandery

  • Eminent Commander (EC) – the Presiding Officer – equivalent to the Worshipful Master.
  • Generalissimo (G) – assist the Commander in the duties of his office and in his absence to preside over the Commandery.
  • Captain of the Guard (CG) – see that due preparation is made for conclaves of the Commandery, that the asylum is in suitable array for the instruction of candidates and the dispatch of business.
  • Excellent Prelate (P) – similar to a Chaplain. Has parts in opening and all three Orders.
  • Recorder (R) – the Secretary.
  • Treasurer (T)
  • Senior Warden (SW) – with the Junior Warden sees that all Conclave attendees are Knights Templar. Similar to the Senior Deacon during Orders.
  • Junior Warden (JW) – with the Senior Warden sees that all Conclave attendees are Knights Templar.
  • Warder (W) – similar to the Junior Deacon, part of the color guard during openings.
  • Standard Bearer (Std B) – calls out orders for color guard during openings.
  • Sword Bearer (Sw B) – carriers the United States flag during openings.
  • Sentinel (Sent) – similar to the Tyler.
  • Guards 1-3 (G1-G3) – have no specific parts during openings.