[5] All band members have a bachelor's degree from recognized university and can play competently in at least one military sponsored instrument.

The band also has made enhancements in recent years to include the addition adding a large string section comprising violins, violas, cellos and double basses to make it a complete symphonic orchestra.

The band performs at events historically and logistically connected to the Indian Navy, including Fleet reviews and Presentation of Colours.

[9] It has visited countries such as France, Italy, Germany, Malaysia, Singapore, China, South Africa and Eritrea.

[13][14][15][16][17][18] In July 2009, bands from the three services, with the Navy band being one, marched down the Champs-Élysées in Paris with contingents from their respective services during the Bastille Day military parade to the sound of Indian martial tunes including Saare Jahan Se Achcha, Haste Lushai and Qadam Qadam Badhaye Ja.