Who is Bob Ritter from Clear and Present Danger and what is their importance?

Bob Ritter is the Deputy Director of Operations at the CIA. He is the main contact with Admiral Cutter, on the covert operations and is the main organizing force behind the operational details. He has been advocating a "real" field operation for the CIA for years but is dismayed when his suggestion is made a reality by Admiral Cutter, the National Security Advisor. He dislikes Cutter intensely and believes Cutter lacks the experience and credentials to supervise a real field operation.