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The only thing more accurate than incoming enemy fire is incoming friendly fire.

Don’t ever be the first, don’t ever be the last and don’t ever volunteer to do anything.

Odd objects attract fire… never lurk behind one.

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

Don’t look conspicuous – in the combat, it draws fire; out of the combat zone, it draws sergeants.

A good many people feel that our present draft laws are unjust; these people are called soldiers

(1927 – 1997) Am. comedian & satirist notable for mock presidential campaign

All-weather close air support doesn't work in bad weather.

Nobody can ever learn our military's secrets — unless, you know, they happen to have the Discovery Channel… then, it's pretty easy, just tune in for a few minutes.

(1974 – ) American stand-up comedian & actor

If it moves, salute it; if it doesn't move, pick it up; if you can't pick it up, paint it.

Suppressive fires – won’t.

It isn't necessary to be an idiot to be a senior officer, but it sure helps.

If only one solution can be found for a field problem, then it is usually a stupid solution.

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

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

Fortify your front; you’ll get your rear shot up.

When in doubt, empty the magazine.

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

(1921 – 2003) American editorial cartoonist

If enough data is collected, a board of inquiry can prove anything.

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

Troops: Expendable bodies sent by the government to stop bullets during obscure foreign uprisings.

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