The vest over suit would negate it. Small things like belt with explosives will go without modifiers, but it would be better if you'd carry it on you back so that suit wouldn't have anything obstructing you.
I didn't get you're query about forcing over them, though.
JDA has heavily different timezone, so it is not rational to expect him to respond rapidly, and we can afford to wait one day after major step (I don't consider padlock to be a major step, mind you). For me it is ok, that you play your IC part by yourself, being the frontliner. Both Cursor and Riker can follow your steps, possibly doing other things on the way. You can leave them specific instructions on how to follow.
A question doesn't hurt though, as I havent heard form them in a while. JDA, Chrona, you still in the game?