However, there were extensive appointments; the Captain also held the post of Major Controller, or Middle Controller, and served concurrently in the Inner Palace Guard; a Captain was sometimes chosen amongst those who were of Fifth Rank.
とは言え、実態としてはかなり広範な任用例が見られ、兼官としては大弁や中弁、あるいは近衛府との兼務例が見られる他、五位からの抜擢の例もあった。