For all you military people out there...
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2004 11:39 am
Here are some warnings to take to heart.Genuine warnings written on military equipment and publications:"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.A.F. Ammo Troop "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's magazine of 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." -Anon"Never tell the Platoon Sergeant you have nothing to do." -Unknown Army Recruit"Don't draw fire; it irritates the people around you." -Unknown"If you see a bomb technician running, try to keep up with him." -U.S.A. Ammo Troop . .