Thanks for reply emrebnk and Barneys, but I'm still not seeing it. The only options I get are:
1) I need you to move, blocking my way
2) talk about distance > close, med, keep distance
3) talk about combat > protect me, protect me and land, stay out of combat
4) talk about payment
5) weapons proficient with
6) arm yourself
7) put down weapons
I want someone else to command you
9) [check status]
10) Drop all items
11) Nevermind
Could it be missing? I have a close combat merc, bought for $2500