Author: A Murphy's Military Law

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

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

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

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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

When both sides are convinced they are about to lose, they're both right.

Murphy’s Laws

The enemy never watches until you make a mistake.

Military

If you are forward of your position, the artillery will fall short.

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

The difficult we do immediately; the impossible takes a little while longer.

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

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Mines are equal opportunity weapons.

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Friendly fire – isn’t.

Military Murphy’s Laws

The combat worth of a unit is inversely proportional to the smartness of its outfit and appearance.

Military Murphy’s Laws

If the enemy is in range, so are you!

Military Murphy’s Laws

Never stand when you can sit, never sit when you can lie down, never stay awake when you can sleep

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Recoilless rifles – aren’t.

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No combat-ready unit has ever passed inspection.

Military Murphy’s Laws

No one ever carries too much ammo.

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

Exceptions prove the rule, and destroy the battle plan.

Military Murphy’s Laws