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Assuming an age of 22/ 23 years when first commissioned, it is possible for a "high flyer" to make Lt Col after 12 years, although 15 would be more typical. In the British Army it's common to make Lt Col by late thirties, but not unknown for a few to get there aged 34-35.

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