Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff (United Kingdom)
The Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff (VCDS) is the deputy to the Chief of the Defence Staff, the professional head of the British Armed Forces.[1] The position was titled Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff before 1964.[2] From 1966 to 1978 the post was occupied by a 3 star officer. From 1978 onwards the post has been held by a 4 star officer.
Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff | |
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Rank insignia of the incumbent as per branch | |
Style | Admiral General Air Chief Marshal |
Inaugural holder | Air Chief Marshal Sir Alfred Earle |
List of Vice Chiefs of the Defence Staff
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References
- Vice Chief of Defence Staff Ministry of Defence
- "V: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE AND TRI-SERVICE SENIOR APPOINTMENTS" (PDF). Retrieved 11 February 2012.
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