The day the US govt allows a business to bring in it's own independent military force into the country is the day Jack Bauer dies of a cold.
I'm trying to figure it out too. They KNOW he's the one responsible for everything so his credibility is gone. Everyone will know he was behind it and three bio-weapons, no matter how powerful are going to help him. Threatening to fire on federal officials should lead to a bombing run.
You want reason and motive from your 24 baddies for their evil actions?? That's truly asking a lot. What was the motive of Zefram Cochrane from season 6 or Robocop from season 5?
I tihnk the lead merc here gave us a clue... sort of a uber-personal rights, govt=bad issue". It's tantamount to treason I'm betting