That's got to be an HT specific thing ... the PR's in Meridian are great, I didn't even have to ask and I have the Zetaliner and Hush Kit.
I think it's a money issue. TW-1 only has to support two squadrons w/ a fewer number of people. TW-5 has to support 5 squadrons and a ton of bodies that all go in different directions after 5 months. They really are relatively strapped for cash at Whiting (although not compared to the fleet, of course).
Skid, I understand your sentiment, but it's not all Evian and bon-bons for the IPs either. We can get some extra stuff because we're in the gear all day, but it still takes a lot of admin to get things that shouldn't be that big deal, only because they cost more than the standard issue (O2 masks come to mind). And let's not even get into flight suits and gloves.
Is it right? Of course not, but just putting a bit of reality out there. Just to put things in perspective, TW-5 was responsible for 10% of ALL Naval Aviation hours last FY, Marine and Navy. The only way they pulled that off was the sheer number of bodies that go through. And no, I'm not saying other wings aren't pulling their fair share, but it does show how much production is required in a year.
As for the hush kits...there was an issue w/ HSLWINGPAC back when I was in the fleet about them being "illegal" as well. I wonder if some people don't get all the updates or if others just tend to read the rules differently.