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.
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The ACDS(H) reports to the Surgeon General.
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The ACDS(IC) reports to the Chief of Defence Intelligence.
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Since 1992, the Defence Services Secretary has usually holds the appointment of ACDS(P) as a secondary role.
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The ACDS(R&C) is the senior reservist of the British Armed Forces. They are responsible for tri-service policy relating to the reserves and cadet forces. The appointment was created in 2004.
ACDS (Reserves & Cadets) Maj Gen Simon Brooks-Ward is looking to appoint a suitably qualified officer as his ADC.
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.
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The ACDS(H) reports to the Surgeon General.
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The ACDS(IC) reports to the Chief of Defence Intelligence.
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Since 1992, the Defence Services Secretary has usually holds the appointment of ACDS(P) as a secondary role.
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The ACDS(R&C) is the senior reservist of the British Armed Forces. They are responsible for tri-service policy relating to the reserves and cadet forces. The appointment was created in 2004.
ACDS (Reserves & Cadets) Maj Gen Simon Brooks-Ward is looking to appoint a suitably qualified officer as his ADC.