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If at first you don't succeed, call in an airstrike.

Mines are equal opportunity weapons.

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

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

Any order that can be misunderstood has been misunderstood.

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

Rear: In American military matters, that exposed part of the army that is nearest to Congress.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist

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

The buddy system is essential to your survival; it gives the enemy somebody else to shoot at.

Never forget that your weapon was made by the lowest bidder.

The enemy diversion you are ignoring is the main attack.

Admiral: A general at sea.

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

It was announced Thursday that the Army will allow recruits to sign up for just 15 months of active duty; if that doesn’t work, the military will try renaming Iraq ‘Super Cancun.’

(1971 – ) American actress, comedian, producer & writer

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

Don’t draw fire, it irritates the people around you.

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

Try to look unimportant, because the bad guys may be low on ammo and not want to waste a bullet on you.

Professional soldiers are predictable, but the world is full of amateurs.

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

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