Aide-de-camp

As an aide- de-camp (ADC, French pronunciation [ ɛddəkɑ ], English pronunciation [ ˌ eɪddəkɑ ː ŋ ], .. Majority Aides - de-camp, French pronunciation [ ɛddəkɑ ], English pronunciation [ ˌ eɪdzdəkɑ ː ŋ ] ) refers to the aide, secretary personal assistant or a highly placed person, usually a senior military or the head of state of a country.

Term

The term is occupied in French since the 16th century. The role of a (or a ) Aide - de-camp is usually exercised by younger persons who have rendered outstanding services through special award for this post of honor. They have occupied a position of trust.

Tasks

The duties of the aide- de-camp are to serve as a link between the supervisor and the other parts of the chain of command. In addition, the aide- de-camp pays attention to the preservation of the protocol. He generally supports his superiors with advice and counsel and takes care of their well being, such as through the provision of drinks or seating.

Honorary title

In some countries, the aide- de-camp is a mere honorary title. He is then abbreviated with ADCH ( aide- de-camp honoraire ).

British Royalty

In the House of Windsor, the current heir to the throne Prince Charles wears including the title aide- de-camp to Her Majesty. On April 16, 2011 Group Captain TJ O'Brien as the successor of Group Captain TA Barratt was appointed personal aide- de-camp.

Uniform

The aide- de-camp wears a distinctive mark usually a shoulder cord on the left viewed from the observer (rarely right) side of the uniform over his shoulder.