diff --git a/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_suit.dm b/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_suit.dm
index bfc59644f5..fa54c32008 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_suit.dm
+++ b/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_suit.dm
@@ -620,7 +620,7 @@
 	..()
 	gear_tweaks += gear_tweak_free_color_choice
 
-datum/gear/suit/cmddressjacket
+/datum/gear/suit/cmddressjacket
 	display_name = "command dress jacket"
 	path = /obj/item/clothing/suit/storage/cmddressjacket
 	allowed_roles = list("Facility Director", "Head of Personnel", "Command Secretary")