But the point is that if I have selected a weapon load-out prior to the briefing, I should be able to keep that, if it is suggested that I might require a different load-out then it should be up to me as the player to select something more suitable. Not having a forced change imposed upon me.

Sometimes as a more experience Arma player I may have chosen something that is more suited to how I play the game.

The suggested load-out equipment can be added to the supplies so that I can use them as I need.

I have a Warthog too and this problem has been in Arma for years. In addition to Arma not recognising >16 buttons

Issue also occurs on Thustmaster Warthog Hotas Throttle