Subject: Government » Military (Page 4)

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

Military

When in doubt, empty the magazine.

Arms Military Murphy’s Laws

I can make more generals, but horses cost money.

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

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

Appearance Clothing Military Murphy’s Laws

They couldn't hit an elephant at this distance!

(1813 – 1864) American teacher & Union Army general in the Civil War
Death Government Military

The buddy system is essential to your survival; it gives the enemy somebody else to shoot at.

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Health Military Murphy’s Laws

Never share a foxhole with anyone braver than you.

Characteristics Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

No combat-ready unit has ever passed inspection.

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

Ain’t it funny how many hundreds of thousands of soldiers we can recruit with nerve; but we can’t find one politician in a million with backbone.

(1879 – 1935) humorist & social commentator
Government Military Politicians

Automatic weapons – aren’t.

Arms Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Conflict Military Murphy’s Laws War

Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obviously never encountered automatic weapons!

Arms Conflict Military Murphy’s Laws Reading/Writing

A retreating enemy is probably just falling back and regrouping.

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

Incoming fire has the right-of-way.

Military Murphy’s Laws

Make it too tough for the enemy to get in and you can't get out.

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