"Aim towards the Enemy."
— Instructions printed on a US Rocket Launcher
"When the pin is pulled, Mr. Grenade is not our friend.
— U.S. Marine Corps
"Bombing from B-52's 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."
— 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."
— Your Buddies
"If you see a bomb technician running, try to keep up with him."
— U.S.A.F. Ammo
