"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. Air Force
"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 article on 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 Gay
"Any ship can be a minesweeper ... once." -- Anonymous
"Never tell the Platoon Sergeant you have nothing to do." -- Unknown Army 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. Ammo
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