diff --git a/libraries/AP_Follow/AP_Follow.h b/libraries/AP_Follow/AP_Follow.h
index 4612a63767..5784c8f2d3 100644
--- a/libraries/AP_Follow/AP_Follow.h
+++ b/libraries/AP_Follow/AP_Follow.h
@@ -38,6 +38,9 @@ public:
     // constructor
     AP_Follow();
 
+    // returns true if library is enabled
+    bool enabled() const { return _enabled; }
+
     // set which target to follow
     void set_target_sysid(uint8_t sysid) { _sysid = sysid; }
 
@@ -73,9 +76,6 @@ public:
     // parameter list
     static const struct AP_Param::GroupInfo var_info[];
 
-    // returns true if library is enabled
-    bool enabled() const { return _enabled; }
-
 private:
 
     // get velocity estimate in m/s in NED frame using dt since last update