GIGN
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| Size | c. 387 operatives |
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| Motto | S'engager pour la vie; "To enlist for life" |
| Founded | France |
| Headquarters | Satory |
| Current commander | Laurent Phélip |
| Engagements | Air France Flight 8969 |
| 1979 Grand Mosque seizure | |
| January 2015 Île-de-France attacks | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 871226 |
About GIGN
GIGN is the elite police tactical unit of the French National Gendarmerie. Its missions include counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, surveillance of national threats, protection of government officials, and targeting organized crime. GIGN was established in 1974 following the Munich massacre.
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