Subject: Government » Military

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

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

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

If enough data is collected, a board of inquiry can prove anything.

Military

Never share a foxhole with anyone braver than you.

Characteristics Military Murphy’s Laws

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
Clothing Conflict Government Military War

If at first you don't succeed, call in an airstrike.

Military Murphy’s Laws

If your sergeant can see you, so can the enemy.

Military Murphy’s Laws

If it moves, salute it; if it doesn't move, pick it up; if you can't pick it up, paint it.

Military Murphy’s Laws

Any ship can be a minesweeper… once.

Arms Military Murphy’s Laws War

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

A retreating enemy is probably just falling back and regrouping.

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

Without discipline the Army would just be a bunch of guys wearing the same color clothing.

(1939 – 2000) American actor
Military TV/Movie Quotes

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

Any significant military action will occur at the junction of two or more map sheets.

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

All other things being equal, the side with the simplest uniforms wins.

Appearance Clothing 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

Automatic weapons – aren’t.

Arms Military Murphy’s Laws