Air Gendarmerie

The Air Gendarmerie (French: Gendarmerie de l'Air) is the unit of the French Gendarmerie protecting the Air bases of the French Air and Space Force and investigating aviation accidents and incidents when a military aircraft is involved, whether it belongs to the Air force or to any other military branches.

[1] It should not be confused with the larger Air Transport Gendarmerie which provides security for civilian airports and deals with civil aviation accidents.

[1] Both North and South groupings are divided into several brigades, each attached to an Air base.

For instance, Air Gendarmes have been deployed on the military part of the International Airport of Kabul.

[2] Air Gendarmes can also serve as Provost (military police) specialized in aviation related enquiries.