Mititary Wisdom

It is so comforting to know that we have professionals to do the dirty work ...

"A 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.


"Aim towards the Enemy."
- Instruction printed on US Rocket Launcher


"When the pin is pulled, Mr. Grenade is not our friend.
- U.S. Marine Corps


"Cluster bombing from B-52s are very, very accurate. The bombs are
guaranteed to always hit the ground."
- USAF Ammo Troop


"If the enemy is in range, so are you." - Infantry Journal


"It is generally inadvisable to eject directly over the area you just
bombed."
- U.S. Air Force Manual


"Try to look unimportant; they may be low on ammo."
- Infantry Journal (special forces)


"You, you, and you ... Panic. The rest of you, come with me."
- U.S. Marine Corp Gunnery Sgt.


"Tracers work both ways."
- U.S. Army Ordnance


"Five second fuses only last three seconds."
- Infantry Journal