Alan Optican

Alan Optican worked at the Pentagon during the events of Day 1. At 2:00 PM on Day 1, Presidential Candidate Senator David Palmer arrived at Los Angeles CTU to speak with Agent Jack Bauer, the man he believed wants him assassinated. Ryan Chappelle from District didn't want David Palmer in the same room as Jack and tried to stall David by saying he needs clearance first. But after waiting, David calls Alan at the Pentagon and tells him the situation. Alan says he'll take care of it and a minute later calls Chappelle. Alan tells Chappelle to give David carte blanche.