Gibbs' Rules (NCIS)

 

Rule #1 " Never screw over your partner"

Rule #2 "Always wear gloves at a crime scene"

Rule #3 "Don't believe what you're told, double check"

Rule #4 "The best way to keep a secret? Keep it to yourself. Second best, tell one other person if you must. There is no third best."
Rule #5 "You don't waste good"

Rule #6 "Never apologize, Its a sign of weakness"
Rule #7 "Always be specific when you lie"
Rule #8 "Never take anything for granted"
Rule #9 "Never go anywhere without a knife"
Rule #10 "Never get personally involved on a case"
Rule #11 "When the job is done, walk away"
Rule #12 "Never date a coworker"
Rule #13 "Never, ever involve a lawyer"

Rule #15 "Always work as a team"

Rule #16 "If someone thinks they have the upper-hand, break it"

Rule #18 "It's better to seek forgiveness than ask permission"
Rule #22 "Never, ever bother Gibbs in interrogation"
Rule #23 "Never mess with a Marine's coffee if you want to live"
Rule #27 "Two ways to follow- First way they never notice you, - second way they only notice you"
Rule #38 "Your case, your lead"
Rule #39 "There is no such thing as coincidence"
Rule #40 "If it seems someone is out to get you, they are"
Rule #44 "First things first. Hide the women and children"
Rule #45 "Always clean up your own mess"
Rule #51 "Sometimes - You're Wrong"