Do you really believe that a Lt. Col. would be trusted with that responsibility
Yes. But usually young enlisted-men are the misseleers in russia and the U.S, I saw that just recently on the History Channell. In fact, in the U.S. Air Force there are even young women in the missle-silos. (I hope they stay home if they have P.M.S, unless it's aimed at Al-Quaida! LOL! )
Honors due.