diff --git a/gamedir/Data-1.13/Skills_Settings.INI b/gamedir/Data-1.13/Skills_Settings.INI
index fac6d03a7..51fee15ca 100644
--- a/gamedir/Data-1.13/Skills_Settings.INI
+++ b/gamedir/Data-1.13/Skills_Settings.INI
@@ -736,9 +736,11 @@ COVERT_CLOSE_DETECTION_RANGE = 10
 ; if disguised as a soldier, we will still be caught if we are this close to a fresh corpse
 COVERT_CLOSE_DETECTION_RANGE_SOLDIER_CORPSE = 5
 
-; elite soldiers can uncover even perfectly disguised spies if standing next to them and more expericenced
-; this only works on soldier disguises, levels in this trait require the elite to be more experienced to uncover the spy
-COVERT_ELITES_DETECT_NEXTTILE = TRUE
+; elites can uncover a spy if disguised as an admin or regular soldier
+; officers (see [Tactical Enemy Role Settings] in JA2_Otions.ini) can uncover any spy disguised as a soldier
+; this works if they see the spy, their level exceeds the spies level + covert trait level, 
+; and they are closer than COVERT_ELITES_UNCOVER_RADIUS tiles
+COVERT_ELITES_UNCOVER_RADIUS = 6
 
 ; if set to TRUE, disguises will blow if you are bleeding and close to the enemy
 COVERT_DETECTEDIFBLEEDING = FALSE