Military Instructions

A slipping gear could let your M203 grenade launcher fire when you least expect it. That would make you quite unpopular in what is left of your unit.
- Army's magazine of preventive maintenance.

Aim towards the Enemy.
- Instruction printed on US Rocket Launcher

Cluster bombing from B-52s are very, very accurate. The bombs are guaranteed to always hit the ground.
- USAF Ammo Troop

It is generally inadvisable to eject directly over the area you just bombed.
- U.S. Air Force Manual

You, you, and you ... Panic. The rest of you, come with me.
- U.S. Marine Corp Gunnery Sgt.

Never tell the Platoon Sergeant you have nothing to do.
- Unknown Marine Recruit


any my two favourites from this chain mail:

When the pin is pulled, Mr. Grenade is not our friend.
- U.S. Marine Corps

Try to look unimportant; they may be low on ammunition.
- Infantry Journal