Author: A Murphy's Military Law

The easy way is always mined.

Military Murphy’s Laws

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.

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There is no such place as a convenient foxhole.

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Radios will fail as soon as you need fire support desperately

Corollary: Radar tends to fail at night and in bad weather, and especially during both

Communication Murphy’s Laws

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

Fortify your front; you’ll get your rear shot up.

Military Murphy’s Laws

Odd objects attract fire… never lurk behind one.

Military Murphy’s Laws

No combat-ready unit has ever passed inspection.

Military Murphy’s Laws

Don’t look conspicuous – in the combat, it draws fire; out of the combat zone, it draws sergeants.

Military Murphy’s Laws

Recoilless rifles – aren’t.

Arms Military Murphy’s Laws

The enemy invariably attacks on one of two occasions:
1. When you’re ready for them. 2. When you’re not ready for them.

Military Murphy’s Laws

Those who beat their swords into plowshares will plow for those who don't.

Arms Government Military Murphy’s Laws

Never forget that your weapon was made by the lowest bidder.

Arms Military Money Murphy’s Laws

No plan survives first contact intact.

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

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

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

Communication Military

Neutral countries – aren’t.

Government Military Murphy’s Laws Places

A retreating enemy is probably just falling back and regrouping.

Military Murphy’s Laws

The weight of all of your equipment is proportional to the cube of the time you have been carrying it.

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