"Aim towards the Enemy." - - Instruction printed on US Army Rocket

"When the pin is pulled, Mr. Grenade is not our friend." - - U. S.M.C. Training Bulletin

"Cluster bombing from B-52s is very, very accurate. The bombs are guaranteed to always hit the ground." - - U. S.A.F. literature

"If the enemy is in range, so are you." - - Infantryman's Journal

"A slipping trigger gear could let your M203 grenade launcher fire when you least expect it. That would make you quite unpopular with 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." - - Infantryman's Journal

"Tracers work both ways." - - U. S. Army Ordnance Manual

"Five-second fuses only last three seconds." - - Infantryman's Journal

"Bravery is being the only one who knows you're afraid." - - David Hackworth

"If your attack is going too well, you're walking into an ambush." - - Infantryman's Journal

"No combat-ready unit has ever passed inspection." - - Anon.

"Any ship can be a minesweeper... once." - - Anon. Naval brass

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

"Don't draw fire; it irritates the people around you." - - Anon.

"If you see a bomb technician running, --- try to keep up with him" - -Unknown.