Subject: Government » Military

Incoming fire has the right-of-way.

Military Murphy’s Laws

Never stand when you can sit, never sit when you can lie down, never stay awake when you can sleep

Military

Any order that can be misunderstood has been misunderstood.

Military Murphy’s Laws Understanding

My parents were very pleased that I was in the Army; the fact that I hated it somehow pleased hem even more.

(1934 – ) Australian comedian, satirist, artist, & author
Government Military

If you find yourself in front of your platoon they know something you don't.

Military Murphy’s Laws

Whenever you have plenty of ammo, you never miss; whenever you are low on ammo, you can't hit the broad side of a barn.

Military

There is nothing more satisfying that having someone take a shot at you, and miss.

Military

Never share a foxhole with anyone braver than you.

Characteristics Military Murphy’s Laws

The enemy invariably attacks on one of two occasions:
1. When you’re ready for them. 2. When you’re not ready for them.

Military Murphy’s Laws

Neutral countries – aren’t.

Government Military Murphy’s Laws Places

Being in the army is like being in the Boy Scouts, except the Boy Scouts have adult supervision.

(1946 – ) American actor, voice actor & comedian
Government Military

We are not retreating, we are advancing in another direction.

Military Murphy’s Laws

Tracers work BOTH ways.

Arms Military Murphy’s Laws

The quartermaster has only two sizes, too large and too small.

Clothing Government Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Definitions Government Military

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

If you can keep your head while those around you are losing theirs, you may have misjudged the situation.

Military Murphy’s Laws

If we had less statesmanship we could get along with fewer battleships.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist
Arms Conflict Government Military Things War

The quartermaster has only two sizes, too large and too small.

Clothing Military Murphy’s Laws

Any military project will take twice as long as planned, cost twice as much, and produce only half of what is wanted.

Military Murphy’s Laws

Odd objects attract fire… never lurk behind one.

Military Murphy’s Laws