AI helicopter stops using flares as soon as "Ground Escort" waipoint action is set

[LiveseyMD]

I am trying to create mission where AI controlled helicopter will escort ground unit.

As soon as I set waypoint action to "Ground Escort" it stops using flares.

What am I doing wrong?

no-fox2-flares-no-mods.miz escort-no-flares-for-fox2.trk