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Crazy commander’s personal assistant disrupting plan (6)

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I believe the answer is:

madcap

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'crazy' is the definition.
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'assistant disrupting plan' is the wordplay.
'assistant' becomes 'adc' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'disrupting' indicates putting letters inside (inside letters 'disrupt' the flow of outside one).
'plan' becomes 'map' (plan can mean a map of something).
'adc' placed inside 'map' is 'MADCAP'.

'commander's personal' acts as a link.
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(Other definitions for madcap that I've seen before include "Silly" , "Given to reckless behaviour" , "Impetuous irresponsible person" , "Hothead" , "Foolhardy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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