19 Pieces of Military Wisdom

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1. Slipping gear could let your M203 grenade launcher fire when you least expect it. That would make you quite unpopular in what’s left of your unit.” – Army’s magazine of preventive maintenance

2. “Aim towards the Enemy.” – Instruction printed on U.S. Rocket Launcher

3. “When the pin is pulled, Mr. Grenade is not our friend.” – U.S. Marine Corps

4. “Cluster bombing from B-52s is very, very accurate. The bombs are guaranteed to always hit the ground.” – U.S.A.F. Ammo Troop

5. “If the enemy is in range, so are you.” – Infantry Journal

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6. “It is generally inadvisable to eject directly over the area you just bombed.” – U.S. Air Force Manual

7. “Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obviously never encountered automatic weapons.” – Gen. Douglas MacArthur

8. “Try to look unimportant; they may be low on ammo.” – Infantry Journal

9. “You, you, and you . . . Panic. The rest of you, come with me.” – U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt.

10. “Tracers work both ways.” – U.S. Army Ordnance Corps

11. “Five second fuses only last three seconds.” – Infantry Journal

12. “Don’t ever be the first, don’t ever be the last, and don’t ever volunteer to do anything.” – U. S Navy Swabbie

13. “Bravery is being the only one who knows you’re afraid.” – David Hackworth

14. “If your attack is going too well, you’re walking into an ambush.” – Infantry Journal

15. “No combat ready unit has ever passed inspection.” – Joe Gay

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16. “Any ship can be a minesweeper… once.” – Anon

17. “Never tell the Platoon Sergeant you have nothing to do.” – Unknown Marine Recruit

18. “Don’t draw fire; it irritates the people around you.” – Your Buddies

19. “If you see a bomb technician running, follow him.” – U.S.A.F. Ammo Tech Sgt.