Having skimmed through this thread, I have yet to see a suggestion for SG Leaders to be able to set missions for their lower ranked members. (Maybe I just wasn't paying attention).
Lieutenants can set 'Hunt x# Villains" type missions, and Leaders can set Door missions, based on the Achievement badges they have collected. It's no more abusable than heroes joining forces on missions they get from their current contacts, and it gives more of a feel that the SG might actually have a finger on the pulse of villain activity. And give ranks in an SG a tangible benefit.
YMMV.
Absolom
