Murphy's Laws of Combat

by Sturkey, Marion F.

• ISBN13: 9780965081443
• ISBN10: 0965081443
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-05-01
• Publisher: Heritage Pr Intl

Summary

Here is the guidebook for elite American Warriors who want to Stay Alive in battle. Seperate chapters for Infantry and Aviation Laws of Combat. Special laws for those who ride in helicopters. Plus, a serious look at the military heritage of the U.S. Armed Forces: patriot dreams, fighting words, combat quotations, and military superlatives for the professional American Warrior.

Author Biography

Marion Sturkey returned to civilian life after seven years in the Armed Forces. He then discovered that one never really "gets out" of the military. Marion now devotes full time to technical research which addresses military issues. He has written seven books, and this is his first venture into the military satire genera.

Table of Contents

PART ONE: Murphy's Laws for Civilians
PART TWO: Murphy's Laws of Combat
PART THREE: Heritage of the American Warrior
PART ONE Murphy's Laws for Civilians
The Origin of Murphy's Law	1	(2)
Murphy's Basic Laws for All Mankind	3	(10)
PART TWO Murphy's Laws of Combat
Murphy's Laws of Combat for Infantry	13	(18)
Murphy's Laws of Combat for Aviation	31	(8)
Murphy's Special Laws for Helicopters	39	(6)
Murphy's Military Superlatives	45	(13)
Murphy's Guide for Warriors Who Drink Beer	58	(4)
Murphy's Oaths of Enlistment for the Armed Forces	62	(5)
Murphy's Introduction to Redneck Warriors	67	(10)
Murphy's Laws of Lust, Sex, & Seduction for Warriors	77	(13)
Murphy's Analysis of "Politically Correct" Disease	90	(4)
Murphy's Guide to Politicians and Government	94	(4)
Murphy's Laws of Business & Finance for Warriors	98	(6)
Murphy's Journey: Young Warrior to Old Veteran	104	(6)
Murphy's Writing Rules for the Modern Warrior	110	(2)
Murphy's Guide: The Chinese Zodiac for Warriors	112	(7)
Murphy's Review for Warriors: History of Stupidity	119	(5)
Murphy's Warning for Warriors: Adages for Fools	124	(5)
Murphy's Rules for Dating a Warrior's Daughter	129	(3)
Murphy's Computer Laws for Warriors	132	(4)
Murphy's Military Definitions for Infantry	136	(13)
Murphy's Military Definitions for Aviation	149	(12)
PART THREE Heritage of the American Warrior
Anthems of the Armed Forces and the National Anthem	161	(11)
Patriot Dreams	172	(12)
Combat Axioms for American Warriors	184	(15)
The Blood Chit and Air America	199	(6)
Two Days of Honor, and a Place to Remember	205	(4)
Code of Conduct and General Orders	209	(5)
Somber Reflections on Combat	214	(15)
The Warriors' Rules for Life	229	(2)
About the Author	231	(1)
Military Books by Marion Sturkey	232
Index 233-241