diff --git a/code/modules/cm_marines/equipment/gear.dm b/code/modules/cm_marines/equipment/gear.dm
index b6e7e714284e..fc3b8e7cf6ee 100644
--- a/code/modules/cm_marines/equipment/gear.dm
+++ b/code/modules/cm_marines/equipment/gear.dm
@@ -388,6 +388,7 @@
 /obj/item/device/overwatch_camera/equipped(mob/living/carbon/human/mob, slot)
 	if(camera)
 		camera.c_tag = mob.name
+	..()
 
 /obj/item/device/overwatch_camera/dropped(mob/user)
 	if(camera)