Special Agent Gibbs will often impart his wisdom and experience by quoting from a set of numbered rules. Although some rule numbers have more than one rule.  May`be Gibbs can`t count. Give yourself a Gibbs head smack: Gibbs!

1: Never let suspects stay together / Never screw over your partner.

2: Always wear gloves at a crime scene.

3: Don't believe what you're told. Double check / Never be unreachable.

4: If you have a secret, the best thing is to keep it to yourself. The second-best is to tell one other person if you must. There is no third-best.

7: Always be specific when you lie.

8: Never take anything for granted.

9: Never go anywhere without a knife.

11: When a job is done, walk away.

12: Never date a co-worker.

13: Never, ever involve lawyers.

15: Always work as a team.

18: It's better to seek forgiveness than ask permission.

22: Never, ever bother Gibbs in interrogation.

23: Never mess with a Marine's coffee if you want to live.

38: Your case, your lead.

There is also the classic, Gibb`s most quoted rule.This rule has no number : "Never say you're sorry, it's a sign of weakness"

Of course there are exceptions to every rule. For example Rule 23: if you were to mess with a Marines coffee, NOT saying you are sorry might be seen as a sign of stupidity.

Rule 9: "Never go anywhere without a knife." Should be ignored when passing thru airport security checks. 

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