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.

Despite the squadron's name, the "intervention" mission was entirely transferred to GIGN, members of the parachute squadron being assigned the task to support the intervention group by sanitizing and cordoning off their operating area and by providing heavy weapon support with machine guns and mortars if and when necessary.

Jun 13, 2024 · 1974-2024. 50 ans d’engagements en métropole, en outre-mer, mais aussi à l’étranger, avec pour priorité absolue le respect de la vie humaine, comme l’exprime la devise du groupe : « S’engager pour la Vie ».

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.

Dec 11, 2002 · Created in the mid-1970's when terrorism was becoming an international courage, the GIGN (Groupe d'Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale - National Gendarmerie Intervention Group) has won worldwide acclaim for the …

For Educational Purposes Only - In this video, we'll take a closer look at the elite GIGN unit and their first mission outside of France, tackling the important hostage rescue in Loyada back in...

Mar 10, 2025 · GIGN stands for Groupe d'intervention de la Gendarmerie nationale, which translates to National Gendarmerie Intervention Group. The GIGN is as capable as any SOF unit you know. With...

Jun 29, 2024 · A GIGN outfit made for realism. props to Folded for helping me out with the sight on the mp5...more.

5 days ago · Tasked with counterterrorism, hostage rescue, high-risk arrests, and protection of French dignitaries, this paramilitary force operates under the French Armed Forces and has carried out over 1,800...

The French Elite Forces, known as the GIGN, have one tradition before graduating. A recruit must shoot a small clay pigeon attached to his teammate’s bullet-proof vest, demonstrating trust and faith between the two.