Subject: Government » Military

Admiral: A general at sea.

Definitions Military

When in doubt, empty the magazine.

Arms Military Murphy’s Laws

Never forget that your weapon was made by the lowest bidder.

Arms Military Money Murphy’s Laws

If you are short of everything except enemy, you are in combat.

Conflict Military Murphy’s Laws War

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

Military

Anything you can do can get you killed – including doing nothing.

Military Murphy’s Laws

Military intelligence is a contradiction in terms.

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

A Purple Heart just proves that were you smart enough to think of a plan, stupid enough to try it, and lucky enough to survive.

Military

As soon as you are served hot chow in the field, it rains

Food/Drink Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Don’t draw fire, it irritates the people around you.

Military Murphy’s Laws

Generals who can write always make me nervous.

(1921 – ) American newspaper editor
Government Military Occupations

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

Military

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

Automatic weapons – aren’t.

Arms 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

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

Conflict Government Military Murphy’s Laws War

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Arms Government Military Murphy’s Laws

If the enemy is in range, so are you!

Military Murphy’s Laws