A few days before Day 9, Chloe O'Brian was captured by Special Activities and held in their facilities. O'Brian was subject to intense questioning and torture during that time. Somehow, fugitive Jack Bauer found out about Chloe's capture, and managed to get himself captured on purpose. Knowing his status, President James Heller's Chief of Staff Mark Boudreau ordered Head of CIA Station Steve Navarro to transfer Bauer to Special Activities.