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The tough part about being an officer is that the troops don't know what they want, but they know for certain what they don't want.

Military

There’s nobody bigger or better at the military than I am.

(1946 – ) American cretin & 45th U.S. president
Government Military

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Health Military Murphy’s Laws

The consensus seemed to be that if really large numbers of men were sent to storm the mountain, then enough might survive the rocks to take the citadel; this is essentially the basis of all military thinking.

(1948 – ) English novelist
Conflict Government Military War

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

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

Recoilless rifles – aren’t.

Arms 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

Never share a foxhole with anyone braver than you.

Characteristics Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Military

If you take more than your fair share of objectives, you will have more than your fair share to take.

Military Murphy’s Laws

Exceptions prove the rule, and destroy the battle plan.

Military Murphy’s Laws

Admiral: A general at sea.

Definitions Military

Any order that can be misunderstood has been misunderstood.

Military Murphy’s Laws Understanding

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

Smart bombs have bad days too.

Arms Military Murphy’s Laws

Troops: Expendable bodies sent by the government to stop bullets during obscure foreign uprisings.

Definitions Military

Military justice is to justice what military music is to music.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host
America Entertainment Government Military Music Places