Never screw over your partner. (Season 4, Episode 14, Gibbs)

Rule #1

Never be unreachable. (Season 3, Episode 13, Gibbs)

Rule #3

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. (Season 4, Episode 11)

Rule #4

You don't waste good. (Season 8, Episode 22)

Rule #5

Never apologize. (Season 7, Episode 12, but referenced previous times without a number attached)

Rule #6

Always be specific when you lie. (Season 1, Episode 23)

Rule #7

Never take anything for granted. (Season 3, Episode 10)

Rule #8

Never assume. (Season 9, Episode 21)

Rule #8

Never go anywhere without a knife. (Season 1, Episode 13)

Rule #9

Never get personally involved on a case. (Season 7, Episode 21)

Rule #10

When the job is done, walk away. (Season 6, Episode 24)

Rule #11

Never date a coworker. (Season 1, Episode 15, and referenced on other occasions)

Rule #12

NCIS Quotes

Bishop: Seriously? How'd you get that?
Tony: Well, it's like Gorillas in the Midst. You'll get to understand his grunts.

Torres: When I break out the glass, maybe I can rip out the bars.
Bishop: With what? Your superhuman strength?