Che Guevara Quotes

so many militia-men ... are not skilled in the use of the Rifle or Musket

Not for the first time, he wished he commanded a highly trained bunch of soldiers instead of a ragtag mob of rejects in varying stages of alcoholism.

The one weapon every man, soldier, sailor, or airman should be able to use effectively is the rifle. It is always his weapon of personal safety in an emergency, and for many it is the primary weapon of offence and defense. Expertness in its use cannot be over emphasized.

I do know how to fire a machine gun, so be warned! I'm trained!

When I went through Marine boot camp in Paris Island, South Carolina, we actually did have bayonets that we trained with.

In order to drill into young men the need to stay alert and stay alive, I used to punish offenders with my fists, boots and rifle butt, and with stockade time.

There are many advantages in their being accustomed to the use of arms, and no possible disadvantage.

Victory usually goes to the army who has better trained officers and men.

No Dependence can be put on the Militia for a continuance in Camp, or Regularity and Discipline during the short time they may stay

Nothing can be more entirely inefficient than the militia under the existing organization … Without arms, in nine cases out of ten badly officered, they merely comply with the letter of the law, and repair to their colors, not from the elevated feeling of duty to their country, ... but to avail themselves of an indulgence, without restraint, in all the immoralities of legalized misrule.

Hard training - easy combat; easy training - hard combat.

They are pretty good officers now, and after a while they will make excellent soldiers too. They only need reducing to the ranks.

The good general makes good soldiers.

We trained like we fight.

As combat infantrymen and special operators, we received thousands of hours of firearms training.

Before leaving the Marines, I was the Training Non-Commission Officer, where it was my job to set up all training scenarios each week that my unit would partake in.

In the Army, I learned how to use and respect my rifle.

You are not mechanics, you are warriors. You have been trained, not to think, but to do.

There was always talk of espirit de corps, of being gung ho, and that must have been a part of it. Better, tougher training, more marksmanship on the firing range, the instant obedience to orders seared into men in boot camp.

To think about and prepare for war is boring, boring for everyone. It's being locked in barracks.

You are not a man anymore. You are a soldier. Your comfort is of no importance and your life isn't of much importance. Most of your orders will be unpleasant, but that's not your business. They should've trained you for this, and not for flower-strewn streets. They should have built your soul with truth, not led along with lies.

I can work hard and be disciplined like a soldier, but I could never reach their level of fitness. I have a whole new appreciation of soldiers. I saw myself on screen and thought, 'That body is so not hard enough to be a soldier.'

The truth is that any good modern rifle is good enough. The determining factor is the man behind the gun.

For every man who has learned to fight in arms will desire to learn the proper arrangement of an army, which is the sequel of the lesson.

I don't think we've got a discipline problem. It's the players who are thick who are causing the problems