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(Message started by: Frank_W on Jul 26^th, 2005, 4:46pm)

Title: Tried and True Military Wisdom
Post by Frank_W on Jul 26^th, 2005, 4:46pm

"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 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

"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, your 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

Title: Re: Tried and True Military Wisdom
Post by burnt-toast on Jul 26^th, 2005, 9:26pm

Five second fuses only last three seconds? That settles it I ain't goin' for the three second fuse.

[smiley=laugh.gif]

Tom

Title: Re: Tried and True Military Wisdom
Post by AussieBrian on Jul 27^th, 2005, 3:19am

This one may need to be explained to civilians - Regimental Sergeant Major addressing officer cadets on parade: "I will call you 'Sir', you will call me 'Sir'. The difference is that you will mean it!"

Title: Re: Tried and True Military Wisdom
Post by vietvet2tours on Jul 27^th, 2005, 1:26pm

The only difference between a hero and a coward is the direction ya run. Potter

Title: Re: Tried and True Military Wisdom
Post by Frank_W on Jul 27^th, 2005, 2:19pm

on 07/27/05 at 13:26:21, vietvet2tours wrote:

The only difference between a hero and a coward is the direction ya run. Potter

Fukeneh!