diff --git a/gamedir/Data-1.13/Skills_Settings.INI b/gamedir/Data-1.13/Skills_Settings.INI
index 221e70edd..6d6bb0ba3 100644
--- a/gamedir/Data-1.13/Skills_Settings.INI
+++ b/gamedir/Data-1.13/Skills_Settings.INI
@@ -733,6 +733,11 @@ COVERT_ELITES_UNCOVER_RADIUS = 6
 ; if set to TRUE, disguises will blow if you are bleeding and close to the enemy
 COVERT_DETECTEDIFBLEEDING = FALSE
 
+; if set to TRUE, if a spy is uncovered, he will automatically strip his uniform
+; if set to FALSE, if a spy is uncovered, he will not automatically strip his uniform, 
+; and redisguise automatically after 3 turns not seen by the enemy
+COVERT_STRIPIFUNCOVERED = FALSE
+
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 [Radio Operator]