diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/captain.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/captain.dm
index 10d40a3f26..e929f50207 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/captain.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/captain.dm
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@
 	suit = /obj/item/clothing/suit/armor/vest/capcarapace
 	shoes = /obj/item/clothing/shoes/sneakers/brown
 	head = /obj/item/clothing/head/caphat
-	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/melee/classic_baton/telescopic=1, /obj/item/station_charter=1,/obj/item/book/manual/command_SOP)
+	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/melee/classic_baton/telescopic=1, /obj/item/station_charter=1)
 
 	backpack = /obj/item/storage/backpack/captain
 	satchel = /obj/item/storage/backpack/satchel/cap