diff --git a/gamedir/Data-1.13/Ja2_Options.INI b/gamedir/Data-1.13/Ja2_Options.INI
index 9582dd7e2..c40cb7397 100644
--- a/gamedir/Data-1.13/Ja2_Options.INI
+++ b/gamedir/Data-1.13/Ja2_Options.INI
@@ -3904,6 +3904,9 @@ FAST_BOBBY_RAY_SHIPMENTS = FALSE
 ; Theoretically, everything will go faster if this is lower...
 MINUTES_FOR_ASSIGNMENT_TO_COUNT = 45
 
+; if we order a merc to sleep in strategic view, notify us if this isn't possible
+NOTIFY_IF_SLEEP_FAILS = TRUE
+
 ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 ; Skill Training
 ;