Well anyway, after finally deciding to get the sneak and ninja perks and the Mark 4 synth chest piece that allows you to become invisible while you aren't moving, these quests have become fun again. I've been trying to go in and out of a location completely undetected.
Another thing - at each of my locations I've been putting in a lookout tower and a fast travel pad at the top of it so if I get sent to a location to defend it, I arrive at a good sniping spot from the start.
Ehh just a couple of ideas. Happy New Year!!