The GIGN (French: Groupe d'intervention de la Gendarmerie nationale pronunciation ⓘ; transl. "National Gendarmerie Intervention Group") is the elite police tactical unit of the French National Gendarmerie.

Sep 6, 2022 · GIGN, first known as the Équipe commando régionale d’intervention, was the French response to the attack – a specialized force trained to deal with future terrorist and hostage situations.

Jan 14, 2024 · The GIGN has carried out over 1800 missions, freed over 600 hostages, arrested over 500 suspects, and has only ever lost two members in operations. This shows their effectiveness as a unit, although they have lost some members in training accidents.

Oct 25, 2024 · Established in the aftermath of the tragic Munich Massacre during the 1972 Summer Olympics, the GIGN has evolved into a highly specialized and globally renowned unit, setting the standard for what it means to be a world-class SWAT team.

Jun 8, 2023 · As France's premier law enforcement and special operations unit, GIGN's roles encompass counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, surveillance of national threats, protection of government officials, and targeting organized crime.

Jul 31, 2021 · The Groupe d’Intervention de la Gendarmerie National (National Gendarmerie Intervention Group), or GIGN, established in 1973 after the Munich Olympic Massacre, is the French government’s premier counterterrorist (CT) and hostage-rescue force, based at Versailles-Satory, about six miles southwest of Paris.

The National Gendarmerie Intervention Group, commonly abbreviated GIGN (French), is a special operations unit of the French Armed Forces. It is part of the National Gendarmerie and is trained to perform counter-terrorist and hostage rescue missions in France or anywhere else in the world.

Jan 31, 2021 · Whether your goal is to join this elite unit of the National Gendarmerie, or just to learn more about the GIGN, then our article is for you. To discover our 9 tips before becoming a soldier, click here.

Dec 1, 2024 · Discover the GIGN, France's elite counter-terrorism unit, renowned for its precision, bravery, and adaptability. Learn about its history, training, and legendary missions that set the global standard for special operations forces.

The Groupe d'Intervention de la Gendamerie Nationale, also known as GIGN is a French special unit focused on terrorism. It is comparable to the Germany’s GSG 9,Austrian EKO Cobra, United States Hostage Rescue Team and Australia’s Specialist Response Group.