The tough part about being an officer is that the troops don't know what they want, but they know for certain what they don't want.
Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war, being
Murphy's laws, page 35
1791 quotes by Edward A. Murphy
Edward A. Murphy - engineer working on Air Force Project MX981
Was born on 11 jan 1918.
Died on 17 jul 1990, at 72 years old.
Died on 17 jul 1990, at 72 years old.
Origin country: United States
To steal information from a person is called plagiarism. To steal information from the enemy is called gathering intelligence.
Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war, plagiarism, intelligence, enemies, people
The weapon that usually jams when you need it the most is the M60.
Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war, need
The perfect officer for the job will transfer in the day after that billet is filled by someone else.
Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war, perfection, day
When you have sufficient supplies & ammo, the enemy takes 2 weeks to attack. When you are low on supplies & ammo the enemy decides to attack that night.
Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war, attack, enemies, night
The newest and least experienced soldier will usually win the Medal of Honor.
Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war
A Purple Heart just proves that were you smart enough to think of a plan, stupid enough to try it, and lucky enough to survive.
Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war, intelligence, heart
Beer Math: 2 beers times 37 men equals 49 cases.
Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war, mathematics, man
Body count Math: 3 guerrillas plus 1 probable plus 2 pigs equals 37 enemies killed in action.
Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war, mathematics, enemies, action, body
The bursting radius of a hand grenade is always one foot greater than your jumping range.
Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war
All weather close air support doesn't work in bad weather.
Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war, weather, air, bad luck, bad, work
The combat worth of a unit is inversely proportional to the smartness of its outfit and appearance.
Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war
Don't ever be the first, don't ever be the last and don't ever volunteer to do anything.
Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war
If your positions are firmly set and you are prepared to take the enemy assault on, he will bypass you.
Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war, enemies
If your ambush is properly set, the enemy won't walk into it.
Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war, enemies
If your flank march is going well, the enemy expects you to outflank him.
Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war, enemies
