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| Special Intervention Group | |
|---|---|
 Official GIS insigna | |
| Active | 1987–2016 |
| Country |  Algeria |
| Branch | Département du Renseignement et de la Sécurité |
| Type | Special forces |
| Role | Air assault Artillery observer Black operation Bomb disposal Close-quarters battle Counterterrorism Direct action Executive protection Force protection Forward air control Hostage rescue HUMINT Irregular warfare ISTAR Long-range penetration Manhunt Parachuting Reconnaissance Special operations Special reconnaissance Tracking |
| 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 tier one special forces unit created in Algeria[1][2] in 1987,[3] initially with 400 members.
- ^ 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.