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Murphy's Military Maxims For Ranger Trainees Garibaldi points his PPG
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These are the unofficial basic rules that every combatant should know.  They are worthy of Michael Garibaldi and often attributed to him.  Some are from the Ground Pounder's Guide.  Some were developed by Rangers along the way.

Related links from the internet are below.

Thanks to Ranger Neil for the concept and most of the rules.

The Rangers

 
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A.   Respect Ordnance Because It Will Not Respect You
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  • Aim towards Enemy - Instruction printed on Drazi Rocket Launcher.
  • When the pin is pulled, Mr. Grenade is not our friend.
  • Friendly fire - isn't.
  • Incoming fire has the right of way.
  • Tracers work both ways.
  • Guns are like politicians.  Never trust one and assume they are loaded. 
  • Mines are equal opportunity weapons.
  • Five-second fuses only last three seconds.
  • Who cares if a laser-guided 500-pound bomb is accurate to within 9 feet?
  • If you can't remember, the Claymore is pointed towards you.
  • Push to test...Release to detonate.
  • Any ship can be a minesweeper ... once.
    Corollary : Any soldier can be a mine detector  ... once.
  • If it's stupid, but it works, it isn't stupid.
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B.   Understanding Firepower
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  • Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obviously never encountered automatic weapons.
  • Have the bigger weapon unless there is a hike involved.
    Postulate : Bigger is better, and size does matter.
    Note: There is a reason Ground Pounders call a PPG, a "Pitiful Puny Gun."
  • Pike good, PPG better
  • When in doubt, empty the magazine / cap.
  • Try to look unimportant; they may be low on ammo.
  • Odd objects attract fire - never lurk behind one.
  • Never share a foxhole with anyone braver than you.
  • Don't look conspicuous; it draws fire.
  • Don't draw fire; it irritates the people around you.
  • If the enemy is in range, so are you.
  • Teamwork is essential. It gives the enemy someone else to shoot at.
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C.  Battlefield Logic
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  • The easy way is always mined.
  • If your attack is going well, you have walked into an ambush.
  • Make it too tough for the enemy to get in and you can't get out.
  • The enemy invariably attacks on one of two occasions: When you're ready for them and when you're not ready for them.
  • Combat will occur on the ground between two adjoining maps.
    Corollary - This will occur in high wind or when you forgot one of the two maps.
  • When you're short of everything but the enemy, you're in combat.
  • If you find yourself in a fair fight, you didn't plan your mission properly.
  • The side with the simplest uniforms wins.
    Corollary : Stay away from officers and heroes.  Shiny medals attract sniper fire.
    Note : The rumor is red shirts die. 
  • When you get conflicting orders, the NCO order will save your life, and the CO order will likely end it.
  • Never volunteer for "point."  He who does not understand why it required a volunteer, volunteers.
  • Battle plans never survive the first few minutes of battle.
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D. Surviving Your Unit
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  • Words You Don't Want To Hear : "You, you, and you...Panic. The rest of you, come with me."
  • Note : No combat ready unit has ever passed inspection.
  • Never tell the Platoon Sergeant you have nothing to do.
  • Never volunteer.  The good jobs do not require volunteers.
  • If your CO doesn't know your name, you are lucky.
  • If your CO calls you by the wrong name you are luckier.
  • Avoid "pikel envy" in the barracks.
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E.   Rules For Pilots
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  • Cluster bombing from Thunderbolts is very, very accurate. The bombs always hit the ground.
  • It is generally inadvisable to eject directly over the area you just bombed.
  • Put a big enough engine on it and even a brick will fly.  
  • Know if your craft is atmospheric capable before entering the atmosphere.
    If it is not, check for a ejection seat.
    If none, check for a parachute.
    If none, look out the canopy and wave to the Soul Hunter.
  • Always be nice to the guy who packs your parachute.
  • Never offend your ship's mechanic.
  • Never stick your space ship in a black hole.  You'll get more than your face slapped.
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F.  General Rules
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  • If God had meant for us to be in the Army, we would have been born with greenish, baggy skin.
  • If God had meant for us to be in the Navy, we would have been born Abbai.
  • If God had meant for us to be in the Air Force, we would have been born Vorlons.
  • If God had meant for us to be in space, we would be asteroids and a lot harder to destroy.
  • Bravery is being the only one who knows you're afraid.
  • The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war.
    Violate Ivanova's Mantra in either, and you will sweat and hope to just bleed.
  • Never use the word "denn'sha" in the presence of a Minbari or a Ranger.
  • Military intelligence is an oxymoron and only morons get assigned to "Intelligence."
  • The only good Dilgar is a dead Dilgar.
    Note For future battles : "The only good ( insert enemy name here ) is a dead ( insert enemy name here ).
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