Murphy's combat laws

Friendly fire - isn't.

You are not Superman; Marines and fighter pilots take note.

Try to look unimportant; the enemy may be low on ammo and not want to waste a bullet on you.

If you are forward of your position, your artillery will fall short.

Never share a foxhole with anyone braver than yourself.

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

The enemy invariably attacks on two occasions:when they're ready.when you're not.

There is no such thing as a perfect plan.

Five second fuses always burn three seconds.

There is no such thing as an atheist in a foxhole.


The important things are always simple; the simple are always hard.

The easy way is always mined.

Teamwork is essential; it gives the enemy other people to shoot at.

Never draw fire; it irritates everyone around you.

When you have secured the area, make sure the enemy knows it too.

Incoming fire has the right of way.