Gibbs Rules - Updated

Leroy Jethro Gibbs is a character on the TV show NCIS. He is often heard quoting "Rules" to his team. Members and Veterans of the Military will recognize a lot of these rules as things they learned while on Active Duty. These are rules they often live by and in many cases good rules to know. Gibbs has said that he has 50 rules. These are the ones that have been used so far.

1. Never let suspects stay together.
1b. Never screw over your partner.
2. Always wear gloves at a crime scene.
3. Don't believe what you're told, always double check.
3b. Never be unreachable.
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.
5. You don't waste good.
6. Never apologize — Its a sign of weakness.
7. Always be specific when you lie.
8. Never take anything for granted.
9. Never go anywhere without a knife.
10. Never get personally involved in a case.
11. When the job is done, walk away.
12. Never date a co-worker.
13. Never, ever involve a lawyer.
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15. Always work as a team.
16. If someone thinks they have the upper hand, break it. 17.
18. It's better to seek forgiveness than ask permission.
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22. Never, ever bother Gibbs in interrogation.
23. Never mess with a Marine's coffee if you want to live.
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27. Two ways to follow: 1st way they never notice you; 2nd way they only notice you.
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35. Always watch the Watchers
36. If you feel like you are being played, then you probably are.
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38. Your case, your lead.
39. There is no such thing as coincidence
40. If it seems like someone is out to get you, they probably are.
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42. Never accept an apology from somebody who has just sucker punched you.
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44. First things first. Hide the women and children.
45. Clean up your own mess.
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51. Sometimes - You are wrong.

And remember… "A slap to the face is an insult — to the back of the head is a wake-up call." As we find more of Gibbs Rules this will be updated. If you know of any I have missed. Let me know.