-- Instruction printed on US Rocket Launcher
"When the pin is pulled, Mr. Grenade is not our friend."
-- US Marine Corps
"Cluster bombing from B-52's 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
"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 prevention maintenance
"It is generally inadvisable to eject directly over the area you just bombed."
-- US Air Force manual
"Try to look unimportant; the enemy 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."
-- 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."
-- Infantry Journal
"If you see a bomb technician running, try to keep up with him."
-- USAF Ammo Troop
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