Good Mikey
You are quite correct we should have got the fully spammed J, but its called smart procurement. We will of course eventually get the extras, if Ext Tanks can be called an extra. Most of the add ons are provided for and will be easy to reto-fit, at a huge cost of course.
As for night ops, a first look trial in the sim has produced good results with the HUD being particularly good when combined with NVGs. The sybology can reduce the Pilot Flying workload to less than that in a K, particularly in the approach or airdrop phase.
The comments of others reference the ALM participation is interesting. Most missions will be capable of being flown by a 2 pilot crew, including night LL. Some specialist roles may require an additional pilot. Of course the ALMs primary duties will be in the frt bay. However, when he is not required there why not use him in the front as another pair of eyes etc. On the K we sometimes used ALM and GEs in secondary roles.