Special Intervention Group
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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.
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Special Intervention Group | |
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Active | 1987–2016 |
Country | Algeria |
Branch | Département du Renseignement et de la Sécurité |
Type | Special Operations |
Role | Counter-terrorism and Hostage Rescue |
Size | ~400 operators |
Garrison/HQ | Algiers, Algeria |
Nickname(s) | Ninjas |
Colors | Black |
Mascot(s) | Black Panther |
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