Cross reference that diplays only paragraph number

I need to create cross-references to numbered paragraphs. The auto number for the paragraphs includes not only a number, but a text character that is part of the number format. For example, a numbered list like 1) 2) 3) and so forth, where the cross reference display only the 1, 2, or 3, and not the closing paren.
FrameMaker has a building block <paranumonly> which ignores any characters other than digits in the auto number. InDesign doesn't seem to be able to do that. That is why I'm posting on the scripting forum. Perhaps there is a script that can do this?

In support of Niels' response, I'd written almost the same thing, but 1.__AG__,  entered a more objective response (well put, AG!)  before I sent my impressions.
I agree with Niels that
The reader might appreciate a more direct numbering system (the milspec standard of 1.2.2.2.2.1 would be the equivalent section to your 1B2b2a example
The tags used would be easier to navigate if they used a 1List 2List 3List convention, and that the punctuation used in numbering is a bit confounding at first glance
The xref format is straightforward if all levels are displayed at that point
Sadly, and as always, we can help with everything but the politics of your situation!
I do like Niels' suggestion of using the Running H/F to display the current section, if you're forced to use the numbering scheme as-is!
Best of luck navigating this with the powers that be.
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