What is the most important military position a man in his mid 20s could hold, in extraordinary circumstances?

What would be the most important and influential position a man in his mid 20's could hold in the government or military? It can be a government position (i.e. cabinet, etc.) but it must involve military or defense or something of the sort. And this is for a fictional story so it can be slightly unrealistic, but for the most part I want it to be theoretically possible.|||The man who turns the key to unleash our nuclear arsenal all you have to be is a member of the Air Force or Navy Sub. Must have a excellent security clearance. When the President calls you are the most important person in the world!|||There is no such thing as an "excellent security clearance'.





Anything of TS (Top Secret), or SCI and higher would likely validate that a member holds a valued job. In the Air Force, holding a TS would make you a: Pilot, Intelligence, Spec. Ops, OSI, etc.





I would say a USAF Pararescue Captain

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|||2nd LT in a infantry platoon on the front line of a war|||I am pretty sure you can be in the house of representatives at 25, from there you would have to get on a committee on defense or whatever your writing about(theres a lot of committees, just find what you need i am sure theres a list).|||Well, Audey Murphy was the most decorated soldier in history by age 22.|||In wartime, only the most crucial positions in the military will advance a 25 year old to the rank of Major.


We're talking pilots, doctors, and other jobs where only a few are qualified.


In wartime, those quick promotions are usually temporary. After the war is over, they usually revert back to their regular rank.





You will not see a 25 year old colonel, admiral, or general.


One of the requirements of holding the highest positions is having a track record of experience.


If we ever get that desperate, the country will recall people out of retirement.





The military will pull some 60-70 something year old retired Four Star General like Tommy Franks from the golf course before they trust a 25 year old with wearing stars.|||Supreme dictator of the world of course





And do not listen to the second lieutenant guy. They are about as important as a lance corporal and SNCO tend to have more power but when officer reach captain its a different story|||Be a SSG in the Army. Leading a group of 12 Soldiers down route Michigan in Iraq. That is a pretty important position. I also agree with forget about the LT thing. That stupid bar doesn't mean anything until you egt two of them side-by-side.