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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 06:52 PM
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Military Wisdom

Some humorous military wisdom:

"Aim toward 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 is 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

"Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obviously never encountered automatic weapons."
-Gen. MacArthur

"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

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

"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

"Don't ever be the first, don't ever be the last, and don't ever
volunteer to do anything."
-U. S Navy Swabbie

"Bravery is being the only one who knows you're afraid."
-David Hackworth

"If your attack is going too well, you're walking into an
ambush."
-Infantry Journal

"No combat ready unit has ever passed inspection."
-Joe Gay

"Any ship can be a minesweeper ... once."
-Anon

"Never tell the Platoon Sergeant you have nothing to do."
-Unknown Marine Recruit

"Don't draw fire; it irritates the people around you."
-Your Buddies

"If you see a bomb technician running, follow him."
-USAF Ammo Troop


 
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 07:09 PM
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Re: Military Wisdom

Originally posted by Rugby3
"If you see a bomb technician running, follow him."
-USAF Ammo Troop
I might like to amend that to: "If you see a bomb technician running, try your damnedest to pass him."

LMAO at the rest of them!
 
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 07:48 PM
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HMmm how about never share a foxhole with anyone braver than you..

My personal favorite:

When in combat, and the action is getting intense, do not be afraid or panic. If you still need guidance, ask yourself "Self, am I still alive?" If the answer is "Yes", keep fighting!
 
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 09:42 PM
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My favorites:

"The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his. "
- General George Patton

"We are not retreating we are advancing in another Direction."
- General Douglas MacArthur
 
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