Author: A Murphy's Military Law Page 4

There is no such place as a convenient foxhole.

Military

Whenever you have plenty of ammo, you never miss; whenever you are low on ammo, you can't hit the broad side of a barn.

Military

Incoming fire has the right-of-way.

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Health 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

Things that must be together to work usually can't be shipped together; things which must be shipped together as a set, aren't.

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No one ever carries too much ammo.

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If you can keep your head while those around you are losing theirs, you may have misjudged the situation.

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

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

Clothing Military Murphy’s Laws

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

Military Murphy’s Laws

A retreating enemy is probably just falling back and regrouping.

Military Murphy’s Laws

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

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All-weather close air support doesn't work in bad weather.

Military Murphy’s Laws

The only thing more accurate than incoming enemy fire is incoming friendly fire.

Military Murphy’s Laws

As soon as you are served hot chow in the field, it rains

Food/Drink 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