“Aim towards the Enemy.” -Instruction printed on US Rocket Launcher
“When the pin is pulled, Mr. Grenade is not our friend.” -U.S. Army
“Cluster bombing from B-52s is very, very accurate. The bombs are guaranteed to always hit the ground.” U.S.A.F.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 preventive maintenance.
“It is generally inadvisable to eject directly over the area you just bombed.” -U.S. Air Force Manual
“Try to look unimportant; they may be low on ammo.” -Infantry Journal
“Tracers work both ways.” -U.S. 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 merry
“Any ship can be a minesweeper … once.”-Anon
“Never tell the Platoon Sergeant you have nothing to do.” Unknown Army Recruit
“Don’t draw fire; it irritates the people around you.” -Unknown
(And lastly) “If you see a bomb technician running, try to keep up with him.” –U.S.A. Ammo Troop
