@AWC_Chief_Wiggum 
I asked for non-item version because small mods like this one may not always be included in modpacks of some clans/units, because only a few people have important roles like FAC/FO, it would be great to be able to use it without bothering someone to add it to modpack and then update it. 
Item version has also a major drawback: you need to edit all previous missions to make them compatible and in case the mod is removed, they may get broken. 
IMHO having them as items doesn't create too many gameplay opportunities, just not worth all the hassle.