I think that those in the military or those who have served may appreciate these...I post these with all the respect for our people that serve...

Useful Military Warnings

"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."
- Your Buddies

(And lastly) "If you see a bomb technician running, try to keep up with him."
-- U.S.A. Ammo

Catsmine

Not to mention the ubiquitous warning on all fabric covered framework, including tent walls:

THIS IS NOT A STEP

Just Dahlia

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



Love that one!

Stringer

You know, I read them again and I still laugh, maybe from my past, I don't know? I especially liked:

"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.

Stringer

Catsmine

Scary, aren't they.

As you may know, I was a Marine "Doc" (Hospital Corpsman), so I will say that these warnings aren't all that ridiculous.

Stringer

I know, that is actually what makes them funny Cats. Basic and simple, remember?

Catsmine

It is. Just like TFOA reports.

Stringer

(And lastly) "If you see a bomb technician running, try to keep up with him."
-- U.S.A. Ammo

Kinda like a 'da' moment...