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

Military

Suppressive fires – won’t.

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

[When parachuting] it is generally inadvisable to eject directly over the area you just bombed.

Military Murphy’s Laws

I had other priorities in the sixties than military service.

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

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

Military

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

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

(1921 – 2003) American editorial cartoonist
Conflict Government Military War

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

If you really need an officer in a hurry, take a nap.

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Military Murphy’s Laws Problems

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

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

No one ever carries too much ammo.

Military

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

As you know, you go to war with the army you have, not the army you might want or wish to have at a later time.

(1932 – ) American businessman & U.S. Secretary of Defense
Conflict Military War

The one item you need is always in short supply.

Military

I wanted to join the Army… the sign said 'Be All That You Can Be'… they told me it wasn't enough.

(1966 – ) American stand-up comic
Government Military

It's not the bullet with your name on it; it's the shrapnel addressed to ‘occupant’ you've got to worry about.

Military

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Military Murphy’s Laws