diff --git a/code/datums/skills/uscm.dm b/code/datums/skills/uscm.dm
index f9b6d1df2b..d3f4823286 100644
--- a/code/datums/skills/uscm.dm
+++ b/code/datums/skills/uscm.dm
@@ -117,7 +117,6 @@ MILITARY NONCOMBATANT
 	skills = list(
 		SKILL_FIREARMS = SKILL_FIREARMS_CIVILIAN,
 		SKILL_MEDICAL = SKILL_MEDICAL_DOCTOR,
-		SKILL_SURGERY = SKILL_SURGERY_TRAINED,
 		SKILL_RESEARCH = SKILL_RESEARCH_TRAINED,
 		SKILL_INTEL = SKILL_INTEL_TRAINED,
 	)