There are times in your life when you want to be sure you have your helmet on; your flack-jacket zipped and the collar turned up, and you have checked your ammo pouches; tightened your safety harness; and loosened the flap on your holster. To know when to do these things you must listen for the warning signs.
10. When a Sergeant says, "Trust me, sir."
9. When a Lieutenant says, "Based on my experience."
8. When a Captain says, " I was just thinking."
7. When a Major says, "The general wants,"
6. When a Colonel says, "I am just thinking of the troops."
5. When a General says, "Damn near anything in combat."
4. When the President says, "Its a limited deployment and the forces will be home by Christmas. Trust me."
3. When an Artillery guy says, "It's a precision munition."
2. When a civilian says, "The soldiers just don't understand."
1. When a pilot says, "Watch this."