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Originally Posted by Officer of Engineers
Oh for Pete sakes, you guys forgotten Murphy?
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Wow Sir, I've never seen that list. Some similarities but Is that the Canadian Forces version?
I knew the Atheist in Foxholes as an Ernie Pyle quote.
But here are a few Murphy rules
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If the enemy is in range, so are you.
If you can see the enemy, they can see you.
Professionals are predictable, it's the amateurs that are dangerous.
The enemy only attacks on one of two occasions: When you're ready for them, and when you're not ready for them.
Teamwork is essential; it gives the enemy someone else to shoot at.
If you can't remember, the claymore is pointed at you.
The enemy diversion you have been ignoring will be the main attack.
Don't draw fire, it irritates the people around you.
When the pin is pulled, Mr. Grenade is not our friend.
If it's stupid but works, then it isn't stupid.
When in doubt empty the magazine.
Anything you do can get you shot. Including doing nothing.
Mines are equal opportunity weapons.
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.
Don't ever be the first, don't ever be the last and don't ever volunteer to do anything.
Five second fuses only last three seconds.
When you have secured an area, don't forget to tell the enemy.
Never forget that your weapon is made by the lowest bidder.
Things that must be together to work usually can't be shipped together.
Radios will fail as soon as you desperately need fire support.
Tracers work both ways.
If it moves, shoot it.
If it doesn't move, poke it with your gun barrel and then shoot it.
Overkill works
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