Status: Paragraph 1 establishes the Armed Forces Commissioner as a corporation sole, or legal entity comprising of a single incorporated office. Paragraph 2 outlines the distinction in status between the Commissioner and the Crown.
	Appointment: Paragraph 3 provides that the appointment of the Commissioner is to be made by His Majesty, following the recommendation of the Secretary of State.
	Disqualification: Paragraph 4 outlines the circumstances in which a person is disqualified from being the Commissioner. This includes any individual who is a member of the regular or reserve forces or who is a civil servant.
	Term of office: Paragraph 5 provides that the Commissioner’s term of office may not exceed a total period of seven years. The Commissioner must provide written notice to the Secretary of State should they wish to resign. The Secretary of State may dismiss the Commissioner if the specified criteria are fulfilled. In the event the Secretary of State dismisses the Commissioner, they must specify their reasons for doing so via a statement to the relevant House of Parliament.
	Deputy Commissioners: Paragraph 6 provides that the Commissioner may appoint one or more of their staff to serve in their office as Deputy Commissioners. A Deputy Commissioner cannot be a member of the regular or reserve forces.
	Vacancy or incapacity: Paragraph 7 establishes the role of the Secretary of State in circumstances where the Commissioner’s office is vacant. The Secretary of State may appoint a Deputy Commissioner or such other person as the Secretary of State thinks fit during this vacancy period. In this scenario, the Deputy or acting Commissioner is to be regarded as the Commissioner (except for matters relating to appointment, disqualification, term of office and the Commissioner’s vacancy or incapacity).
	Staff: Paragraph 8 enables the Commissioner to make arrangements for their staff. The Commissioner’s staff are not to be employed directly by the Commissioner, however payments can be made directly by the Commissioner to their staff. Prior agreement must be sought by the Commissioner from the Secretary of State to agree the policies outlined relating to the number of staff, their payments and terms and conditions.
	Delegation of functions: Paragraph 9 enables the Commissioner to delegate their functions to their Deputy or another member of their staff. The Commissioner may specify which of their functions and the extent to which they are delegated. Despite a function being delegated, the Commissioner may still perform said function.
	Liability: Paragraph 10 is applicable where an individual is part of the Commissioner’s staff, however is not employed directly by the Commissioner. In this instance, the Commissioner remains liable for the staff member and any associated unlawful conduct, akin to an employer’s liability for an employee’s unlawful conduct during their employment.
	Financial and other assistance from the Secretary of State: Paragraph 11 enables the Secretary of State to make payments and provide other financial assistance to the Commissioner. The Secretary of State may also provide the Commissioner with staff (see Paragraph 8), premises, facilities and other assistance as required.
Commentary on provisions of the Act Section 1 and Schedule 1: Armed Forces Commissioner New Schedule 14ZA