diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/chief_medical_officer.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/chief_medical_officer.dm
index 0047b1b3b2..f5f70f33b1 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/chief_medical_officer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/chief_medical_officer.dm
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@
 	suit = /obj/item/clothing/suit/toggle/labcoat/cmo
 	l_hand = /obj/item/storage/firstaid/regular
 	suit_store = /obj/item/flashlight/pen/paramedic
-	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/melee/classic_baton/telescopic=1,/obj/item/book/manual/med_SOP,/obj/item/book/manual/command_SOP)
+	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/melee/classic_baton/telescopic=1)
 
 	backpack = /obj/item/storage/backpack/medic
 	satchel = /obj/item/storage/backpack/satchel/med