1.Place an Independent unit onto the map. Ex. Independent>AAF>Rifleman
2.In the initialization field, put in
this unassignItem "NVGoggles"; this removeItem "NVGoggles";
3. Place any unit from any other side or faction that spawns with NVGoggles
4. Put the same code in from before into the new unit's initialization field.
5. Preview the map and notice that while the other unit who normally has NVGoogles no longer has them, the Independent unit still has his.