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The GIGN is Frances most darkest, elite special-ops team in France. Originally branching from the French Foreign Legion, the GIGN's operatives are skilled in close combat, knife combat, guerilla warfare, urban counterterror, LTL (Less than lethal) combat and airborne assaults.

My cousin is in the GIGN.

by Loks June 27, 2005

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GIGN

GIGN (acronym for Groupe d'intervention de la Gendarmerie nationale) is the special operations squad of the French Gendarmerie.

This unit gained celebrity for its success in the Grand Mosque Seizure, in December 1979 or other couter-terrorism operations like the liberation of the 164 passengers of Air France Flight 8969 during Christmas eve, 1994. The plane, hijacked by four GIA terrorists that planned to either fly the plane into the Eiffel Tower in Paris, or simply blow it up over the city.

America had 11-09, France has GIGN.

by Czar_of_all_Russias January 9, 2008

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GIGN Boi

A GIGN operator from the game Tom Clancy's: Rainbow Six Siege, particularly a 3 armor, 1 speed operator such as Rook or Doc

Jackal: I've got large footsteps here, it must be a GIGN boi!

by aL_eX143 April 29, 2018


GIGN

The GIGN, or National Gendarmerie Intervention Group, is a highly trained and specialized police tactical unit of France's National Gendarmerie. The unit was created in 1974 in response to the increasing threat of terrorism and has since gained a reputation as one of the world's most elite counterterrorism forces.

The GIGN's primary mission is to respond to high-risk situations that require specialized tactical expertise, such as hostage rescue operations, counterterrorism operations, and protection of government officials. In addition, the unit is responsible for critical site protection, surveillance of national threats, and targeting organized crime.

To become a member of the GIGN, candidates must undergo a rigorous selection process that includes physical and psychological tests, as well as extensive training in a variety of specialized skills, such as marksmanship, close-quarters combat, and explosive ordnance disposal.

The GIGN is widely regarded as one of the most effective and professional tactical units in the world, and its members are respected for their bravery, skill, and commitment to keeping France and its citizens safe.

GIGN the counter terrorism unit

by will billliam March 16, 2024


GIGN

The GIGN, or National Gendarmerie Intervention Group, is a highly trained and specialized police tactical unit of France's National Gendarmerie. The unit was created in 1974 in response to the increasing threat of terrorism and has since gained a reputation as one of the world's most elite counterterrorism forces.

The GIGN's primary mission is to respond to high-risk situations that require specialized tactical expertise, such as hostage rescue operations, counterterrorism operations, and protection of government officials. In addition, the unit is responsible for critical site protection, surveillance of national threats, and targeting organized crime.

To become a member of the GIGN, candidates must undergo a rigorous selection process that includes physical and psychological tests, as well as extensive training in a variety of specialized skills, such as marksmanship, close-quarters combat, and explosive ordnance disposal.

The GIGN is widely regarded as one of the most effective and professional tactical units in the world, and its members are respected for their bravery, skill, and commitment to keeping France and its citizens safe.

GIGN the counter terrorism unit

by will billliam March 16, 2024