Typed this on my phone so forgive the brevity.
I don't think that Funk is acting out of self-interest, but part of me doubts that we are active enough right now to support an official military force. That being said - if the Ecclesia elects Funk to lead a citizens militia, I would gladly support such a venture. However, I think any decisions regarding what military actions to take should be made by the citizens of the Ecclesia alone. The citizen-sergeant of the militia should only serve in a leadership capacity in the militia, and as a military advisor to the Ecclesia.