Subject: Government » Military (Page 4)

My hope is that gays will be running the world, because then there would be no war… just a greater emphasis on military apparel.

(1952 – ) comedian, actress & writer

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

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

The most dangerous thing in the combat zone is an officer with a map.

If you are forward of your position, the artillery will fall short.

Ain’t it funny how many hundreds of thousands of soldiers we can recruit with nerve; but we can’t find one politician in a million with backbone.

(1879 – 1935) humorist & social commentator

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

The easy way is always mined.

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

If the enemy is in range, so are you!

Once the pin is pulled, Mr. Grenade is not our friend.

The enemy invariably attacks on one of two occasions:
1. When you’re ready for them. 2. When you’re not ready for them.

Military intelligence is a contradiction in terms.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host

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

I had other priorities in the sixties than military service.

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

The enemy never watches until you make a mistake.

No combat-ready unit has ever passed inspection.

Tracers work BOTH ways.

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

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist

Recoilless rifles – aren’t.

Never share a foxhole with anyone braver than you are.