Our server settings in the DLC server doesn't allow for spawns off of anyone in the squad only the Captain. This is a true hardcore setting, however our other server does allow a player to spawn off of anyone in the squad.
The other server was changed to this as well, so there must be a reason for this. This is being complained about. One of the issues with this, is if a squad member takes out a tank, or a plane, the other guys in the squad can't spawn into the tank with him. So you get blueberries in there with you, and then can't share voice chat.
You are absolutely totally right. You know what threw me? The lack of the Spawn Beacon! That fictional piece of equipment that we used all of the time was what made the spawns less noticeable of an issue. Nothing to see here, carry on.