Subject: Government » Military

The seriousness of a wound (in a firefight) is inversely proportional to the distance to any form of cover.

Military

They couldn't hit an elephant at this distance!

(1813 – 1864) American teacher & Union Army general in the Civil War
Death Government Military

No matter which way you have to march, its always uphill.

Military

If the enemy is in range, so are you!

Military Murphy’s Laws

All other things being equal, the side with the simplest uniforms wins.

Appearance Clothing Military Murphy’s Laws

The combat worth of a unit is inversely proportional to the smartness of its outfit and appearance.

Military Murphy’s Laws

The surest way to become a pacifist is to join the infantry.

(1921 – 2003) American editorial cartoonist
Conflict Government Military War

Once the pin is pulled, Mr. Grenade is not our friend.

Military Murphy’s Laws

If you don’t want gays in the military, make the uniforms ugly.

(1935 – 2014) American comedian, television personality, writer & director
Appearance Clothing Government Military

Make it too tough for the enemy to get in and you can't get out.

Military Murphy’s Laws

The complexity of a weapon is inversely proportional to the IQ of the weapon's operator.

Arms Intelligence Military

Military Expert: One who tells you what’s going to happen tomorrow – then tells you why it didn’t.

Definitions Government Military

A Purple Heart just proves that were you smart enough to think of a plan, stupid enough to try it, and lucky enough to survive.

Military

I can make more generals, but horses cost money.

(1809 – 1865) 16th U.S. president
Animals Government Military Money

When the enemy is closing, the artillery will always be long

Military Murphy’s Laws

Whenever you lose contact with the enemy, look behind you.

Military Murphy’s Laws

Ain’t it funny how many hundreds of thousands of soldiers we can recruit with nerve; but we can’t find one politician in a million with backbone.

(1879 – 1935) humorist & social commentator
Government Military Politicians

Field experience is something you never get until just after you need it.

Military Murphy’s Laws

If your sergeant can see you, so can the enemy.

Military Murphy’s Laws

All battles are fought at the junction of two or more map sheets… printed at different scales.

Military Murphy’s Laws

The only time suppressive fire works is when it is used on abandoned positions.

Military Murphy’s Laws War