IIRC the Devs stated that the Captain's Special Abilities to call for Air/Naval support could be added to the U.S. Pacific Campaign via an easy mod addition.
If it was hardcoded I doubt the Devs would have stated as such?
It was listed officially with the additions to the addon... I'll try to dig up the quote.
Here it is:
Quote:
4. Are the strategic support elements available only for the new German campaign?
As of now the strategic support features are available only for the new German campaign in U-Boat Missions. However, there is nothing stopping enterprising modders from adding it to the U.S. campaign.
Link:
http://pc.gamezone.com/news/11_19_07_10_20AM.htm
Now, where are all those "ENTERPRISING" Modders out there!!!!!!