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Murphy's Laws of Combat

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If the enemy is in range, so are you
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Incoming fire has the right of way.
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Automatic weapons --aren't.
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When all else fails, load the Beehive round and sound the (expletive)ing charge.
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Suppressive fire -- won't.
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Radio listening silence is only as good as the number of Second Lieutenants with a radio divided by the number of minutes you want the silence to last.
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Don't look conspicuous, it draws fire.
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There is always a way.
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We will either find a way, or make one.
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When in doubt, empty the magazine.
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Teamwork is essential. It gives them someone else to shoot at
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No combat ready unit ever passed inspection.
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No inspection ready unit ever passed combat.
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If you're short of everything but the enemy, you're in a combat zone.
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Thou shalt use a red lens on thy flashlight, or it shall appear as a star in the East.
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Thou shalt cover thy face, hands, and helmet, for thine enemies maketh war not on bushes.
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These were all just posted on a game forum I visit. Twice in the same week! 8O

Edit: well not all of them I guess...
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The important things are always simple.
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The simple things are always hard.
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When you have secured an area, don't forget to tell the enemy.
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