It would be quicker if the FAC was not busy dodging rounds taking cover returning fire etc.I am not being dramatic by the way.Its just a radio chat with the pilot is possible whilst doing the above.If the jet has a pod then a quick Lat long and he has eyes on.To behonest a FAC has enough kit to lug around the battlespace (LTD,TACSAT/secureUHF,IZLID, NIGHT SIGHT RIFLE,AMMO,BATTS,RATIONS) without carrying a piece of kit that is very very handy on the odd ocasion.Its the world the FAC is living in at the moment.