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No one ever carries too much ammo.

Military

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 is no such place as a convenient foxhole.

Military

If your advance is going well, you are walking into an ambush.

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

The one item you need is always in short supply.

Military

I can make more generals, but horses cost money.

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

Military intelligence is a contradiction in terms.

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

As you know, you go to war with the army you have, not the army you might want or wish to have at a later time.

(1932 – ) American businessman & U.S. Secretary of Defense
Conflict Military War

My parents were very pleased that I was in the Army; the fact that I hated it somehow pleased hem even more.

(1934 – ) Australian comedian, satirist, artist, & author
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The army with the smartest dress uniform will lose.

Conflict Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Appearance Clothing Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Military Murphy’s Laws War

It was announced Thursday that the Army will allow recruits to sign up for just 15 months of active duty; if that doesn’t work, the military will try renaming Iraq ‘Super Cancun.’

(1971 – ) American actress, comedian, producer & writer
Government Military TV/Movie Quotes

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

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

No combat-ready unit has ever passed inspection.

Military Murphy’s Laws

There is nothing more satisfying that having someone take a shot at you, and miss.

Military

The enemy never watches until you make a mistake.

Military

If you don’t want gays in the military, make the uniforms ugly.

(1935 – 2014) American comedian, television personality, writer & director
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