Subject: Government » Military (Page 3)

Try to look unimportant, because the bad guys may be low on ammo and not want to waste a bullet on you.

Exceptions prove the rule, and destroy the battle plan.

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

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

If you find yourself in front of your platoon they know something you don't.

There are three types of intelligence: the intelligence of man, the intelligence of animals and the intelligence of the military… in that order.

(1911 – 1994) German film director & producer

Odd objects attract fire… never lurk behind one.

Generals who can write always make me nervous.

(1921 – ) American newspaper editor

If only one solution can be found for a field problem, then it is usually a stupid solution.

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.

Never share a foxhole with anyone braver than you are.

I wanted to join the Army… the sign said 'Be All That You Can Be'… they told me it wasn't enough.

(1966 – ) American stand-up comic

Incoming fire has the right of way.

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

The enemy diversion you are ignoring is the main attack.

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

Don’t ever be the first, don’t ever be the last and don’t ever volunteer to do anything.

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

There is no such place as a convenient foxhole.

If you really need an officer in a hurry, take a nap.

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