k-i-a, I think the reason they left it in is because EA are just plain lazy and neglected to alter it. So you're about right.
Not that I notice 'cos I don't play SH really. If I could find a server that only plays original MOH:AA maps and stock settings I'd play it but none exist. Not in Europe anyway.
I think the SAS officer has the Garand because he was a model in the original MOHAA release. I mean, why alter the code when you can just reuse it and charge people $30 for the same old stuff. I like spearhead, but that's because it was time for some new maps. Custom maps are great, except that noone ever downloads them. I wonder how much Breakthrough servers will cost.