diff --git a/code/modules/gear_presets/_select_equipment.dm b/code/modules/gear_presets/_select_equipment.dm
index 1a61aa39efe8..b3d0385aae34 100644
--- a/code/modules/gear_presets/_select_equipment.dm
+++ b/code/modules/gear_presets/_select_equipment.dm
@@ -116,6 +116,7 @@
 			return PAY_SHORT_ME2
 		else
 			GLOB.data_core.leveled_riflemen++
+			log_debug("Leveled up rifleman: [key_name(new_human)] to [final_paygrade]")
 			return final_paygrade
 	if(!final_paygrade)
 		. = "???"