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Those who hesitate under fire usually do not end up KIA or WIA.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war, fire, fire brigade, end

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

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, contentment

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, contentment

The newest and least experienced soldier will usually win the Medal of Honor.

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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, contentment

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

The crucial round is a dud.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war

Every command which can be misunderstood, will be.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war

There is no such place as a convenient foxhole.

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, contentment

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, contentment