diff --git a/usr/local/share/bastille/bootstrap.sh b/usr/local/share/bastille/bootstrap.sh
index c164828..3d1196a 100644
--- a/usr/local/share/bastille/bootstrap.sh
+++ b/usr/local/share/bastille/bootstrap.sh
@@ -304,6 +304,9 @@ bootstrap_release() {
 
 debootstrap_release() {
 
+    # Make sure to check/bootstrap directories first.
+    bootstrap_directories
+
     #check and install OS dependencies @hackacad
     #ToDo: add function 'linux_pre' for sysrc etc.