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Any ship can be a minesweeper… once.

Arms Military Murphy’s Laws War

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Arms Government Military Murphy’s Laws

Tracers work BOTH ways.

Arms Military Murphy’s Laws

Automatic weapons – aren’t.

Arms Military Murphy’s Laws

Military intelligence is a contradiction in terms.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host
America Intelligence Language Military Places

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

Why does the Air Force need expensive new bombers? … have the people we’ve been bombing over the years been complaining?

(1952 – ) American comedian & actor
Government Military

Smart bombs have bad days too.

Arms Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Clothing Military Murphy’s Laws

Armies aren't known for neatness.

David Gerrold (1944 – ) science fiction author
Government Military

Recoilless rifles – aren’t.

Arms Military Murphy’s Laws

Never worry about the bullet with your name on it; instead, worry about shrapnel addressed to 'occupant.’

Conflict Government Military Murphy’s Laws War

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
Entertainment Government Military Television

Bravery is being the only one who knows you're afraid.

Military Murphy’s Laws

The enemy never monitors your radio frequency until you broadcast on an unsecured channel.

Communication Military

The difficult we do immediately; the impossible takes a little while longer.

Military Murphy’s Laws

All battles are fought at the junction of two or more map sheets… printed at different scales.

Military Murphy’s Laws

I can make more generals, but horses cost money.

(1809 – 1865) 16th U.S. president
Animals Government Military Money

Never share a foxhole with anyone braver than you are.

Military Murphy’s Laws

No one ever carries too much ammo.

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