Subject: Government » Military (Page 3)

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

No matter which way you have to march, its always uphill.

Military

Surprise is an event that takes place only in the mind of a commander.

Military Murphy’s Laws

The Cavalry doesn’t always come to the rescue.

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Military

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

Incoming fire has the right-of-way.

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

Incoming fire has the right of way.

Military Murphy’s Laws War

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

Military Murphy’s Laws Problems

Friendly fire — isn't.

Military Murphy’s Laws

The enemy never watches until you make a mistake.

Military

Density of fire increases proportionally to the curiousness of the target.

Military Murphy’s Laws

Any order that can be misunderstood has been misunderstood.

Military Murphy’s Laws Understanding

Never trust a private with a loaded weapon, or an officer with a map and compass.

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

The consensus seemed to be that if really large numbers of men were sent to storm the mountain, then enough might survive the rocks to take the citadel; this is essentially the basis of all military thinking.

(1948 – ) English novelist
Conflict Government Military War

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

Conflict Government Military Murphy’s Laws War

If you take more than your fair share of objectives, you will have more than your fair share to take.

Military Murphy’s Laws