for yous in da military

[lummox]

"Aim towards the Enemy."

-Instruction printed on US Rocket Launcher

 

"When the pin is pulled, Mr. Grenade is not our friend."

-US Marine Corps

 

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

- USAF Troop

 

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

-Infantry Journal

 

"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.

 

"It is generally inadvisable to eject directly over the area you just bombed."

-US Air Force Manual

 

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

-Infantry Journal

 

"Tracers work both ways."

-US Army Ordnance

 

"Five-second fuses only last three seconds."

-Infantry Journal

 

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

-Col. David Hackworth

 

"If your attack is going too well, you're probably 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 Corps Recruit

 

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

-Your Buddies

 

"If you see a bomb technician running, try to keep up with him."

-USAF Ammo Troop

 

 

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