I think Hoot was the most interesting and enigmatic of all the operators as described by Bowden. Wonder what he does now? I don't remember his rank either, could have been just about anything short of colonel... as they are much like CID, and do not depend so much on military protocol to make decisions, or lead. Many US SPECOPS units funtion in this way. Only real "Meateaters" actually lead, and are respected by fellow team members.