[OK first and foremost - A_Traveller - well done on effort even though you need to develop your background a little before posting, dont be disheartend by the feedback you have recieved, the entire commnunity mean well and are trying to help you develop your story lines.
Second go easy people - at least you could have given him the chance to develop it a little before ripping him to shreads.
In regards to the army/band of brothers etc - a group of people can call them selves what ever they want, the outside world however may view themselves differently (ever heard the term one man army)
All i will say to a_traveller is have a little rethink about what your trying to achieve with your storyline and work it into the settings - flesh it our a little more before you post (your proberbly still get some people attacking you, but then greatness does not come simply)
Keep up the effort and LISTEN to people views without offence (and to others if you give your views, keep it constructive and think about how easily people can be offended when there pet project is ripped to bits)]