Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, formerly the Deputy Commander Capability, is responsible for the strategic planning and delivery of all aspects of Royal Air Force capability, including people, equipment, infrastructure, and training. The appointee is a Member of the United Kingdom's Air Force Board as the Air Member for Personnel and Capability due to their position.[1] The current Deputy Chief of the Air Staff is Air Marshal Paul Lloyd.
Deputy Chief of the Air Staff | |
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Royal Air Force | |
Style | Air Marshal |
Abbreviation | DCAS |
Member of | Air Force Board |
Reports to | Chief of the Air Staff |
Appointer | The King |
Website | Official Website |
This appointment is held concurrently with the Air Member for Personnel.
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