Author: A Murphy's Military Law Page 4

The easy way is always mined.

The only time suppressive fire works is when it is used on abandoned positions.

The Cavalry doesn’t always come to the rescue.

The seriousness of a wound (in a firefight) is inversely proportional to the distance to any form of cover.

Neutral countries – aren’t.

No plan survives first contact intact.

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

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

Never share a foxhole with anyone braver than you.

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

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

Exceptions prove the rule, and destroy the battle plan.

Any ship can be a minesweeper… once.

Friendly fire – isn’t.

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

A retreating enemy is probably just falling back and regrouping.

Recoilless rifles – aren’t.

All five-second grenade fuses will burn down in three seconds.

The combat worth of a unit is inversely proportional to the smartness of its outfit and appearance.