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not sure where this is from, probably a USMC manual. for other ex-military types, may find some humour in these rules.
· Aim towards enemy.
· When the pin is pulled, Mr Grenade is not our friend.
· If its stupid, but it works, it isnt stupid.
· Cluster bombing from B-52s is very, very accurate. The bombs always hit the ground.
· If the enemy is in range, so are you.
· It is generally inadvisable to eject directly over the area you just bombed.
· Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obviously never encountered automatic weapons.
· When in doubt, empty the magazine.
· If God had meant for us to be in the Navy, we would have been born with grey, baggy skin.
· Try to look unimportant, they may be low on ammo.
· You, you and you Panic. The rest of you, come with me.
· Odd objects attract fire never lurk behind one.
· Incoming fire has the right of way.
· Dont look conspicuous: it draws fire.
· Tracers work both ways.
· Five second fuses only last three seconds.
· Who cares if a laser guided 500 lb. bomb is accurate to within 9 feet?
· The easy way is always mined.
· Dont ever be the first, dont ever be the last, and dont ever volunteer to do anything.
· Never share a fox hole with anyone braver than you.
· Bravery is being the only one who knows youre afraid.
· If your attack is going well, you have walked into an ambush.
· If you cant remember, the Claymore is pointed towards you.
· Teamwork is essential. It gives the enemy someone else to shoot at.
· Push to test Release to detonate.
· No combat ready unit has ever passed inspection.
· Make it too tough for the enemy to get in, and you cant get out.
· Any ship can be a minesweeper once.
· Never tell the Platoon Sergeant you have nothing to do.
· The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war.
· Dont draw fire, it irritates the people around you.
· The enemy invariably attacks on one of two occasions: When youre ready for them. When youre not ready for them.
· Combat will occur on the ground between two adjoining maps.
· Friendly fire there is no such thing!
· The side with the simplest uniforms win.
· When youre short of everything but the enemy, youre in combat.
· Mines are equal opportunity weapons.
· If you find yourself in a fair fight, you didnt plan your mission properly.
Barry
· Aim towards enemy.
· When the pin is pulled, Mr Grenade is not our friend.
· If its stupid, but it works, it isnt stupid.
· Cluster bombing from B-52s is very, very accurate. The bombs always hit the ground.
· If the enemy is in range, so are you.
· It is generally inadvisable to eject directly over the area you just bombed.
· Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obviously never encountered automatic weapons.
· When in doubt, empty the magazine.
· If God had meant for us to be in the Navy, we would have been born with grey, baggy skin.
· Try to look unimportant, they may be low on ammo.
· You, you and you Panic. The rest of you, come with me.
· Odd objects attract fire never lurk behind one.
· Incoming fire has the right of way.
· Dont look conspicuous: it draws fire.
· Tracers work both ways.
· Five second fuses only last three seconds.
· Who cares if a laser guided 500 lb. bomb is accurate to within 9 feet?
· The easy way is always mined.
· Dont ever be the first, dont ever be the last, and dont ever volunteer to do anything.
· Never share a fox hole with anyone braver than you.
· Bravery is being the only one who knows youre afraid.
· If your attack is going well, you have walked into an ambush.
· If you cant remember, the Claymore is pointed towards you.
· Teamwork is essential. It gives the enemy someone else to shoot at.
· Push to test Release to detonate.
· No combat ready unit has ever passed inspection.
· Make it too tough for the enemy to get in, and you cant get out.
· Any ship can be a minesweeper once.
· Never tell the Platoon Sergeant you have nothing to do.
· The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war.
· Dont draw fire, it irritates the people around you.
· The enemy invariably attacks on one of two occasions: When youre ready for them. When youre not ready for them.
· Combat will occur on the ground between two adjoining maps.
· Friendly fire there is no such thing!
· The side with the simplest uniforms win.
· When youre short of everything but the enemy, youre in combat.
· Mines are equal opportunity weapons.
· If you find yourself in a fair fight, you didnt plan your mission properly.
Barry
