What does the cryptic crossword clue "Impulsive military assistant's cracking plan (6)" mean?

The definition is "Impulsive". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ADC (synonym="aide-de-camp, military assistant") in MAP (synonym="plan") = MADCAP; definition: "Impulsive" The answer is MADCAP.

Impulsive military assistant's cracking plan (6)

Times Cryptic #28876 | 5 Across | 2024-03-28 flower

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