Special Intervention Group
| 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 |
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The Special Intervention Group (French: Groupe d'Intervention Spécial, GIS) is an Algerian special forces unit created in 1987, initially with 400 members.