In essence , their mission is to transport the briefcase permitting the use of nuclear weapons .
In general , there are three , including one who traditionally serves in the French Army , and all of whom are at the rank of lieutenant colonel .
In essence , one 's mission is to transport the briefcase permitting the use of nuclear weapons .
In general , there are three , including one who traditionally serves in the French Army , and all of whom are at the rank of lieutenant colonel .