diff --git a/code/game/ai_main.h b/code/game/ai_main.h
index ff258a05..40f5bb47 100644
--- a/code/game/ai_main.h
+++ b/code/game/ai_main.h
@@ -248,7 +248,7 @@ typedef struct bot_state_s
 	float leadmessage_time;							//last time a messaged was sent to the team mate
 	float leadbackup_time;							//time backing up towards team mate
 	//
-	char teamleader[32];							//netname of the team leader
+	char teamleader[MAX_NETNAME];					//netname of the team leader
 	float askteamleader_time;						//time asked for team leader
 	float becometeamleader_time;					//time the bot will become the team leader
 	float teamgiveorders_time;						//time to give team orders