Subject: Government » Military

If you can keep your head while those around you are losing theirs, you may have misjudged the situation.

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

Another such victory, and we are undone.

(318 – 272 BC) Greek general & statesman
Government Military

No combat-ready unit has ever passed inspection.

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

Nobody can ever learn our military's secrets — unless, you know, they happen to have the Discovery Channel… then, it's pretty easy, just tune in for a few minutes.

(1974 – ) American stand-up comedian & actor
Entertainment Government Military Television

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

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

Exceptions prove the rule, and destroy the battle plan.

Military Murphy’s Laws

Military intelligence is a contradiction in terms.

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

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

Conflict Military Murphy’s Laws War

Neutral countries – aren’t.

Government Military Murphy’s Laws Places

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

Health Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

Friendly fire – isn’t.

Military Murphy’s Laws

The enemy never monitors your radio frequency until you broadcast on an unsecured channel.

Communication Military

Friendly fire — isn't.

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

I can make more generals, but horses cost money.

(1809 – 1865) 16th U.S. president
Animals Government Military Money