Author: A Murphy's Military Law

Odd objects attract fire… never lurk behind one.

Military Murphy’s Laws

Once the pin is pulled, Mr. Grenade is not our friend.

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Military

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

When in doubt, empty the magazine.

Arms Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Bravery is being the only one who knows you're afraid.

Military Murphy’s Laws

The quartermaster has only two sizes, too large and too small.

Clothing Military Murphy’s Laws

Suppressive fires – won’t.

Military Murphy’s Laws

No plan survives first contact intact.

Military Murphy’s Laws

No combat-ready unit has ever passed inspection.

Military Murphy’s Laws

Anything you can do can get you killed – including doing nothing.

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Murphy’s Laws

Smart bombs have bad days too.

Arms 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

The complexity of a weapon is inversely proportional to the IQ of the weapon's operator.

Arms Intelligence Military

Whenever you lose contact with the enemy, look behind you.

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Military Murphy’s Laws Problems

Automatic weapons – aren’t.

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