The chaplains (padres) are drawn from the dioceses of England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and the Commonwealth, as well as from some religious orders.

The current Bishop of the Forces is the Rt Rev Paul Mason, who was appointed by Pope Francis on 9 July 2018.

[4] The Vicar General of the Bishopric and Dean of the Military Cathedral is Father Nick Gosnell.

The diocesan office and the episcopal see, the Cathedral of St Michael and St George (dedicated to traditional patron saints of chivalry and military), are located on Queens Avenue, Aldershot, Hampshire, England.

On 21 November 1953, a permanent Military Vicariate of Great Britain was established, still led by titular bishops.