The Central Band of the CAF plays by permission of the Commandant of Canadian Forces Support Group (Ottawa–Gatineau) in Ottawa,[2] and like all Regular Force military bands, is composed solely of auditioned, military-qualified musicians.

Because of its previous history as the Royal Canadian Air Force's premier band, musicians parade and attend functions in the RCAF's uniform.

[9] In March 1991, as Operation Desert Storm was being honored by the Toronto Blue Jays in a ceremony titled WELCOME HOME!, the central band threw the first ball as they were opening the team's first game of the season.

[10] For over 70 years, the Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces has provided professional musical support for military and Government of Canada events.

[16] The band has also toured Europe frequently and has made appearances at several NATO music festivals.