And here for you combat veterans are a few gems of Murphy's Laws of Combat as drawn up by retired Army Sgt. First Class Wayne Phipps and published in his book.

• There are only two rules in war:
    Rule 1 - There are no rules.
    Rule 2 - See rule one.
  
  
• Military intelligence can be a contradiction in terms.
  
  
• The easy way is always mined.
  
  
• Incoming fire has the right of way.
  
  
• Make it too tough for the enemy to get in and you can't get out.
  
  
• If the enemy is within range, so are you.
  
  
• Never draw fire. It irritates everyone around you.
  
  
• No combat ready unit ever passed inspection.
  
  
• Don't look conspicuous. It draws fire.
  
  
• Teamwork is essential. It gives them other people to shoot at.
  
  
• Never share a foxhole with anyone braver than you.
  
  
• Remember, your weapon was made by the lowest bidder.
  
  
• If your attack is going really well, it's an ambush.
  
  
• Try to look unimportant. They may be low on ammo.
  
  
• Don't worry about the one 'with your name on it.' It is the one addressed: 'To whom it may concern.'