Rules To Play by....

             I know it's a bit late to be commenting on Veteran's Day. But i've been looking high and low for this. Anyway, moving on. About 13 years ago, while in the Army Reserve, Our unit moved into a new building and on the wall in this building right under our division collors there was a poster with the following on it......

1. If the enemy is in range, so are you.

2. Beer math — 2 beers times 44 men = 49 cases.

3. Body count math — Two guerillas plus one blood trail plus two pigs = 36 KIAs.

4. Incoming fire has the right-of-way.

5. Friendly fire isn't.

6. Radios will fail as soon as you need fire support.

7. Don't look conspicuous. It draws fire.

8. There is always a way.

9. The easy way is always mined.

10. Mines are equal opportunity weapons.

11. If it's stupid but works, it isn't stupid.

12. The simple things are always hard

13. The important things are always simple.

14. Things that must be together to work aren't shipped to the front together.

15. Try to look unimportant. They may be low on ammo.

16. Professionals are predictable. It's the amateurs who are dangerous.

17. The enemy invariably attacks on two occasions:

a. When you are ready for them.

b. When you're not ready for them.

18. Teamwork is essential. It gives them someone else to shoot at.

19. If you can't remember, the "claymore" is pointed at you.

20. The enemy diversion you have been ignoring will be the main attack.

21. A "sucking chest wound" is nature's way of telling you to slow down.

22. You are not superhuman.

23. Bravery is being the only one who knows you're afraid.

24. If your attack is going well, you've walked into an ambush.

25. Never draw fire. It irritates everyone around you.

26. Anything you do can get you shot, including nothing.

27. Tracers work both ways.

28. Make it tough enough for the enemy to get in, and you won't be able to get out.

29. Never share a foxhole with anyone braver than yourself.

30. If you are short of everything but the enemy, you are in a combat zone.

31. When you have secured an area, don't forget to tell the enemy.

32. Never forget — Your weapon was made by the lowest bidder.

33. When the pin is pulled, Mr. Grenade is not our friend.

34. Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obviously never encountered automatic weapons.

35. When in doubt, empty the magazine.

36. Odd objects attract fire — never lurk behind one.

37. Five second fuses only last three seconds.

38. Don't ever be the first, don't ever be the last, and don't ever volunteer to do anything.

39. Push to test... Release to detonate.

40. No combat ready unit has ever passed inspection.

41. Never tell the platoon sergeant you have nothing to do.

42. The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war.

43. Combat will occur on the ground between two adjoining maps.

44. The side with the simplest uniforms usually wins.

45. If you find yourself in a fair fight, you didn't plan your mission properly

To all those that have and are currently serving our country in harms way. God bless you and may you all return safe back to your families!