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| | Groupe d'Intervention de la Gendarmerie Nationale Information |
 | | In 1973, the GIGN was created as a permanent force of men trained and equipped to respond to these kind of threats while minimising risks for the public and hostages, for the members of the unit, and for the attackers themselves. |
 | | The GIGN was selected by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to teach the special forces of the other member states. |
 | | The GIGN is divided into four groups: negotiation, special equipment section (mechanics, video, weaponry), a language group (individuals specialized in teaching foreign units), and a technical group which provides the unit with modified and high-tech equipment, by either selecting or designing it. |
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