https://streamable.com/2b4irClip of possible offmap rework
Key points
1. Offmaps would still be purchased
2. Not available until the officer comes onto the field
3. Once on the field, they are tied directly to the player. If the officer dies/retreats, they remain useable
4. Would allow hardcap of just one offmap officer, so no longer multiple free scouting units
5. Would prevent ability to call in multiple singular offmaps simultaneously
If even 1 free scouting unit is an issue, you could hard tie 4 scouting runs or MI's to the officer and give him a base cost of 40 Munitions or something like that. It would both stop the free scout issue as well as open up a doctrine slot for more interesting unlocks.