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

Military Murphy’s Laws

Odd objects attract fire… never lurk behind one.

Military Murphy’s Laws

There’s nobody bigger or better at the military than I am.

(1946 – ) American cretin & 45th U.S. president
Government Military

Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who don't.

Arms Government Military Murphy’s Laws

The easy way is always mined.

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

The weight of all of your equipment is proportional to the cube of the time you have been carrying it.

Military

When you have women in that situation [the military] it just creates a whole new set of dynamics which are distracting to training these men to kill or be killed.

(1969 – ) U.S. Representative (Delaware)
Government Military Misspokements People Women

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
Government Military

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

The one item you need is always in short supply.

Military

A retreating enemy is probably just falling back and regrouping.

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Military

The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war.

Health Military Murphy’s Laws

I had other priorities in the sixties than military service.

(1941 – ) U.S. vice president, politician & businessman
Government Military

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

The enemy never watches until you make a mistake.

Military

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

Any order that can be misunderstood has been misunderstood.

Military Murphy’s Laws Understanding

When in doubt, empty the magazine.

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