Author: A Murphy's Military Law Page 3

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

It isn't necessary to be an idiot to be a senior officer, but it sure helps.

Military

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

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

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

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

Arms Intelligence Military

Field experience is something you never get until just after you need it.

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 diversion you are ignoring is the main attack.

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Communication Military

The Cavalry doesn’t always come to the rescue.

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Arms Conflict Military Murphy’s Laws Reading/Writing

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

The one item you need is always in short supply.

Military

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

The enemy never watches until you make a mistake.

Military

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

Conflict Military Murphy’s Laws War

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

Military Murphy’s Laws