These personnel hold the named title of Careers Advisor in the NCS, of which there are three ranks – CA3, CA2, CA1 (in order of ascending seniority).

[4] Personnel wear the uniform conforming to the rank or rate they held in their regular service, with the addition of the NCS badge.

[6][7] NCS members are subject to the King's Regulations, service law and the provisions of the Armed Forces Act 2006.

[8] The NCS is by far the smallest of the four components of the Naval Service: in September 2017 it amounted to 180 full-time trained personnel.

Such personnel are generally required to be over 30, present a good image and able to communicate with potential recruits and their parents.

They may also accompany potential recruits on visits to Royal Navy establishments, attend careers fairs and carry out presentations to schools and colleges and outreach events.