Military Wisdom

**davedove** · 5th April 11, 04:49 AM

If you have a feeling something is wrong, it probably is.

If you don't have that feeling, you're not paying attention.

**budd4766** · 5th April 11, 04:49 AM

Friendly fire is always accurate.

**thescot** · 5th April 11, 05:31 AM

Marine Corps sayings:

"You can run, but you'll only die tired."

"When it absolutely, positively has to be destroyed overnight--USMC."

"Making it possible for the enemy to give his life for his country for over 235 years."

"Know what it sounds like when the poopo hits the fan? . . . MUH-REEEEEEEN!"

**Spartan Tartan** · 5th April 11, 05:34 AM

Originally Posted by thescot

"Making it possible for the enemy to give his life for his country for over 235 years."

Somehow, this one makes me laugh--in a good-I know marines-kind of way.

**ohiopiper** · 5th April 11, 05:39 AM

The easy way is always mined.

If you are foreward of your position, artillery WILL fall short.

The diversion you are ignoring is the main attack.

When calling for air cover, DO NOT give your own coordinates.

Nobody ever wished he'd carried fewer magazines during a firefight.

There's a fine line between bravery and stupidity. Planned bravery defines stupidity.

If it's stupid but it works, it isn't stupid.

**BEEDEE** · 5th April 11, 06:26 AM

"The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his."
-- George Patton

**KD Burke** · 5th April 11, 06:32 AM

Chief Petty Officers are never wrong. They may be confused, misinformed, blissfully unaware, willfully ignorant, or dumb as a box of rocks; but they are never wrong!

**ExDragoon** · 5th April 11, 07:06 AM

We in the RCAC lived by the following poem....."Where bullrushes grow, tanks don't go". Not everyone payed attention to that one.
And Robbie, we had QR&O's Section 119 - Conduct Prejudiced to Good Order and Discipline. It was a catch-all for when they couldn't get you on something else. Usually reserved for incidents involving stupidity and liquor. Well, it was in my case anyway. Oh, to be a young Trooper again....

**tkdog** · 5th April 11, 09:38 AM

Incoming fire has the right of way.

Don't look conspicuous, it draws fire.

Try to look unimportant, they may be low on ammo.

If you can't remember, then the claymore is pointed at you.

Never draw fire, it irritates everyone around you.

Never share a foxhole with anyone braver than yourself.

When you have secured an area, don't forget to tell the enemy.

Never forget that your weapon is made by the lowest bidder...

**jgcunningham** · 5th April 11, 12:16 PM

From my USAF dad:

A landing is when the plane contacts the ground.
A good landing is when the pilot survives the plane contacting the ground.
A very good landing is when the pilot is able to fly again.
An excellent landing is when the pilot and the plane are both able to fly again.