Same question as why not send in 20 warthogs instead of 3 Scorpions. The warthogs can take out more targets at once but the scorpions can last alot longer. I dont think Jorge wouldve thrown an ODST out of the cruiser and still expected him to survive the fall.
"Sir, we lost contact with ODST #14692, 2358, and 12003."
"Which squad?"
"#1348"
"Damn.. What were their names?"
"Lady Gaga, Jusin Beiber, and a Mr. M. Night Shyamalan."