The Ministry of Interior employs SIG for the release of hostages from aircraft, ships, trains, buses and buildings. He calls them also to protect vulnerable targets from terrorist attacks or criminal activities and to ensure monitoring and security at high-risk events. SIG is used by the Central Command of the Gendarmerie to ensure the safety of persons threatened or to assist territorial units in crisis situations such as kidnappings and the capture of dangerous criminals, fugitives and rebels. As part of Gendarmerie SIG is also deployed outside of Jinavia during military interventions to conduct counterterrorism operations or for the protection of Jinavian interests or citizens. Occasionally they are also responsible for the training of police personnel abroad. Since 1993, the Group has