Assistant Chief of the Defence Staff

The Assistant Chief of the Defence Staff (ACDS) is a senior British military officer. There are a number of ACDS appointments and they are held by officers of two-star rank (rear admiral, air vice-marshal, or major general). They work in the Ministry of Defence.

Assistant Chief of the Defence Staff (Health)

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The ACDS(H) reports to the Surgeon General.

Assistant Chief of the Defence Staff (Intelligence Capability)

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The ACDS(IC) reports to the Chief of Defence Intelligence.

Assistant Chief of the Defence Staff (Operations)

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Assistant Chief of the Defence Staff (Personnel)

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Since 1992, the Defence Services Secretary has usually holds the appointment of ACDS(P) as a secondary role.

Assistant Chief of the Defence Staff (Policy)

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Assistant Chief of the Defence Staff (Reserves and Cadets)

The ACDS(R&C) is the senior reservist of the British Armed Forces. He/she is responsible for tri-service policy relating to the reserves and cadet forces. The appointment was created in 2004.

References

  1. "Major General (Retd) Jerry Thomas". Strategy and Security Institute. University of Exeter. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
  2. "Duke of Westminster and the Royal Armoured Corps". Royal Armoured Corps News. 20 September 2011. Retrieved 10 June 2013.
  3. The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 58264. p. 3233. 6 March 2007. Retrieved 10 June 2013.
  4. The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 59378. p. 5527. 30 March 2010. Retrieved 10 June 2013.
  5. The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 60463. p. 6324. 2 April 2013. Retrieved 10 June 2013.

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