Special Intervention Group
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| Special Intervention Group | |
|---|---|
Hostage Rescue | |
| Size | ~400 operators |
| Garrison/HQ | Algiers, Algeria |
| Nickname(s) | Ninjas |
| Colors | Black |
| Mascot(s) | Black Panther |
| Engagements |
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The Special Intervention Group (French: Groupe d'Intervention Spécial, GIS) is a special forces group created in Algeria[1][2] in 1987,[3] initially with 400 members.
History
Since 1992, GIS forces have operated within the context of
War on Terrorism
.
Responsibility and training
A sub-unit of the Département du Renseignement et de la Sécurité (DRS), it is responsible for counter-terrorism.Ju-Jitsu and the Korean martial arts Kuk Sool Won, but in a purely military aspect.
Firearms
- Assault rifle
- Machine guns
- PKM machine gun
- SMG
- Sniper rifle
- Dragunov sniper rifle
- Remington 700
- Shotguns
- Pistols
- Glock 17[4]
- Beretta 92[4]
- Beretta 93R
- Browning Hi Power
- Caracal pistol
References
- ^ a b c Special Forces (Government) (Algeria). Jane’s Amphibious and Special Forces. 2 July 2012. Archived from the original on 16 February 2013. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
- ^ "Groupe d'Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale - GIGN".
- ^ "Algeria hostage crisis: Scot who escaped bloodbath tells of his relief to be free and his fears for those left behind". 19 January 2013.
- ^ ISSN 0769-4814.
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