diff --git a/GameSettings.cpp b/GameSettings.cpp
index 8d60e728..449c6e27 100644
--- a/GameSettings.cpp
+++ b/GameSettings.cpp
@@ -678,6 +678,13 @@ void LoadGameExternalOptions()
 
 	gGameExternalOptions.fEnableArmorCoverage				= iniReader.ReadBoolean("JA2 Tactical Settings", "ENABLE_ARMOR_COVERAGE", FALSE); // ShadoWarrior for Captain J's armor coverage
 
+	// The_Bob - real time sneaking code 01/06/09
+	// Suport disabling real time sneaking via external .ini file
+	gGameExternalOptions.fAllowRealTimeSneak		= iniReader.ReadBoolean("JA2 Real Time Sneaking Settings","ALLOW_REAL_TIME_SNEAK", FALSE);
+	// Silence the RT sneaking messages
+	gGameExternalOptions.fQuietRealTimeSneak		= iniReader.ReadBoolean("JA2 Real Time Sneaking Settings","QUIET_REAL_TIME_SNEAK", FALSE);
+	
+
 	//################# Rain Settings ##################
 
 	// Rain settings
diff --git a/GameSettings.h b/GameSettings.h
index eaf7ac5e..062f864c 100644
--- a/GameSettings.h
+++ b/GameSettings.h
@@ -629,6 +629,10 @@ BOOLEAN gbBulletTracer;
 	// HEADROCK HAM B2.8: New Trainer Relations: 2 = Trainers will rest if no trainees available. 3 = Trainees will rest if no trainers available (not recommended). 1 = Both. 0 = Neither.
 	UINT8 ubSmartTrainingRest;
 
+	// The_Bob - real time sneaking code 01/06/09
+	// Suport disabling/silencing real time sneaking via external .ini file
+	BOOLEAN fAllowRealTimeSneak;
+	BOOLEAN fQuietRealTimeSneak;
 } GAME_EXTERNAL_OPTIONS;
 
 //This structure will contain general Ja2 settings	NOT individual game settings.
diff --git a/Tactical/Turn Based Input.cpp b/Tactical/Turn Based Input.cpp
index edd07f86..413f95dd 100644
--- a/Tactical/Turn Based Input.cpp	
+++ b/Tactical/Turn Based Input.cpp	
@@ -246,6 +246,8 @@ UINT8			gubCheatLevel		= STARTING_CHEAT_LEVEL;
 extern BOOLEAN CompatibleAmmoForGun( OBJECTTYPE *pTryObject, OBJECTTYPE *pTestObject );
 extern void DetermineWhichAssignmentMenusCanBeShown( void );
 extern void DetermineWhichMilitiaControlMenusCanBeShown( void ); //lalien
+// The_Bob - real time sneaking, 01-06-09
+extern BOOLEAN WeSeeNoOne(void); // Needed to control entering turn-based with ctrl-x
 
 void	GetTBMouseButtonInput( UINT32 *puiNewEvent )
 {
@@ -2363,7 +2365,53 @@ void GetKeyboardInput( UINT32 *puiNewEvent )
 
 					}
 				}
+				else if ( fCtrl )	// The_Bob - real time sneaking, 01-06-09
+				{	// ctrl-x: enter turn based while sneaking - check if RT sneak is on, iw we're not already in combat and if we actually see any enemies
+					if (gGameExternalOptions.fAllowRealTimeSneak)
+					{
+						BOOLEAN fSneakingInRealTime = true;
+
+						if( gTacticalStatus.uiFlags & INCOMBAT )
+						{	// Don't allow this in combat
+							if (!gGameExternalOptions.fQuietRealTimeSneak)
+								ScreenMsg( FONT_MCOLOR_LTYELLOW, MSG_INTERFACE, L"In combat already !");
+							fSneakingInRealTime = false;
+						}
+
+						if( WeSeeNoOne() )
+						{	// Don't allow this if no enemies are seen - we have the forced turn mode for that
+							if (!gGameExternalOptions.fQuietRealTimeSneak)
+								ScreenMsg( FONT_MCOLOR_LTYELLOW, MSG_INTERFACE, L"No enemies in sight !");
+							fSneakingInRealTime = false;
+						}
+						
+						if (fSneakingInRealTime)
+							EnterCombatMode(OUR_TEAM);
+					}
+				}
 				break;
+						// The_Bob - real time sneaking, 01-06-09
+			case 'X':	// shift-ctrl-x: toggle real time sneaking
+				if ( fCtrl )
+				{
+					if (gGameExternalOptions.fAllowRealTimeSneak)
+					{
+						gGameExternalOptions.fAllowRealTimeSneak = false;
+						ScreenMsg( FONT_MCOLOR_LTYELLOW, MSG_INTERFACE, L"Real-time sneaking OFF");
+						
+						if( !WeSeeNoOne() )	// if we're sneaking up on someone, enter turn-based
+							EnterCombatMode(OUR_TEAM);
+					}
+					else
+					{
+						gGameExternalOptions.fAllowRealTimeSneak = true;
+						ScreenMsg( FONT_MCOLOR_LTYELLOW, MSG_INTERFACE, L"Real-time sneaking ON");
+					}
+
+				}
+				break;
+
+
 
 			case '/':
 
diff --git a/Tactical/opplist.cpp b/Tactical/opplist.cpp
index fb286dac..440f59ba 100644
--- a/Tactical/opplist.cpp
+++ b/Tactical/opplist.cpp
@@ -74,6 +74,9 @@ void DecayWatchedLocs( INT8 bTeam );
 
 void HandleManNoLongerSeen( SOLDIERTYPE * pSoldier, SOLDIERTYPE * pOpponent, INT8 * pPersOL, INT8 * pbPublOL );
 
+// The_Bob - real time sneaking code 01/06/09
+extern void CancelItemPointer(void);
+extern BOOLEAN NobodyAlerted(void);
 //#define TESTOPPLIST
 
 // for ManSeesMan()
@@ -480,9 +483,24 @@ void HandleBestSightingPositionInRealtime( void )
 		//if (gfHumanSawSomeoneInRealtime)
 		{
 			if (gubBestToMakeSighting[ 1 ] == NOBODY)
-			{
-				// award turn
-				EnterCombatMode( MercPtrs[gubBestToMakeSighting[ 0 ]]->bTeam );
+			{	// The_Bob - real time sneaking code 01/06/09
+				// if real time sneaking conditions are met...
+				if (gGameExternalOptions.fAllowRealTimeSneak && MercPtrs[gubBestToMakeSighting[ 0 ]]->bTeam == OUR_TEAM && NobodyAlerted() )
+					{
+						// get rid of the item under cursor (we gotta react FAST)
+						CancelItemPointer();
+						// select (and center screen on) the merc who saw the enemy
+						if (gusSelectedSoldier != (UINT16)MercPtrs[gubBestToMakeSighting[ 0 ]]->ubID)
+							SelectSoldier (MercPtrs[gubBestToMakeSighting[ 0 ]]->ubID, false, true);
+						// if not quiet, emit a message warning the player
+						if (!gGameExternalOptions.fQuietRealTimeSneak)
+							ScreenMsg( FONT_MCOLOR_LTYELLOW, MSG_INTERFACE, L"Enemy spotted! (ctrl-x to enter turn based)");
+
+						return;	// and do nothing
+					}
+				else
+					// otherwise, simply award the turn to the team that saw the enemy first
+					EnterCombatMode( MercPtrs[gubBestToMakeSighting[ 0 ]]->bTeam );
 			}
 			else
 			{