I think Urban would be in the best position to hand out the ranks, since he set the squads up to begin with.  Apparently the page I used to haphazardly assign Mathias a rank was inaccurate (or I was totally out of it, which is just as likely these days).<br/><br/>I do assume that Benjamin is at least above Private in rank, as an Ape Suit doesn't seem like the standard (read:  Cheaper) equipment one would give to the bottom rank and file flamethrower men, assuming a Private is eligible for the position.