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The only thing more accurate than incoming enemy fire is incoming friendly fire.
A Murphy's Military Law
Military
Murphy’s Laws
Don’t ever be the first, don’t ever be the last and don’t ever volunteer to do anything.
A Murphy's Military Law
Military
Murphy’s Laws
Volunteering
Odd objects attract fire… never lurk behind one.
A Murphy's Military Law
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.
Vance's Rule of 2 1/2
Military
Murphy’s Laws
Deputy Secretary of Defense Cyrus Vance
Don’t look conspicuous – in the combat, it draws fire; out of the combat zone, it draws sergeants.
A Murphy's Military Law
Military
Murphy’s Laws
Conspicuous
A good many people feel that our present draft laws are unjust; these people are called soldiers
Pat Paulsen
(1927 – 1997) Am. comedian & satirist notable for mock presidential campaign
Government
Military
Draft laws
All-weather close air support doesn't work in bad weather.
A Murphy's Military Law
Military
Murphy’s Laws
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.
Arj Barker
(1974 – ) American stand-up comedian & actor
Entertainment
Government
Military
Television
Discovery Channel
Secrets
If it moves, salute it; if it doesn't move, pick it up; if you can't pick it up, paint it.
Army Law
Military
Murphy’s Laws
Saluting
Suppressive fires – won’t.
A Murphy's Military Law
Military
Murphy’s Laws
It isn't necessary to be an idiot to be a senior officer, but it sure helps.
A Murphy's Military Law
Military
If only one solution can be found for a field problem, then it is usually a stupid solution.
A Murphy's Military Law
Military
Murphy’s Laws
Problems
Solutions
We are not retreating, we are advancing in another direction.
A Murphy's Military Law
Military
Murphy’s Laws
Retreating
Whenever you lose contact with the enemy, look behind you.
A Murphy's Military Law
Military
Murphy’s Laws
Fortify your front; you’ll get your rear shot up.
A Murphy's Military Law
Military
Murphy’s Laws
When in doubt, empty the magazine.
A Murphy's Military Law
Arms
Military
Murphy’s Laws
Ammunition
The surest way to become a pacifist is to join the infantry.
William H. Mauldin
(1921 – 2003) American editorial cartoonist
Conflict
Government
Military
War
Infantry
Pacifists
If enough data is collected, a board of inquiry can prove anything.
A Murphy's Military Law
Military
The enemy invariably attacks on one of two occasions:
1. When you’re ready for them. 2. When you’re not ready for them.
A Murphy's Military Law
Military
Murphy’s Laws
Enemies
Troops: Expendable bodies sent by the government to stop bullets during obscure foreign uprisings.
Anonymous
Definitions
Military
Troops
If your sergeant can see you, so can the enemy.
Murphy's Sixth Military Law
Military
Murphy’s Laws
Enemies
Sergeants
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