He nods in approval, on both points. 'Yes, I was a Royal Naval officer for quite a few years, and through the war. And now I'm a civil servant.' He doesn't know if Jack will make the connection but he's not about to spell out the nature of his job to just anyone. Even if Bauer seems like the type that would understand the need for discretion. 'Special Forces? Covert and black ops then. Interesting.' Of course, he knows better than to ask for details that Jack wouldn't be able to give. It doesn't occur to him that things might be a litle more relaxed in this environment.

And he smiles ruefully. 'I understand that being part of a security team means that you of all people don't get to break the rules needlessly - but thats not always possible. Just have a good reason that you can justify and do what you have to do.'