Christian Prouteau

Posted to a Mobile Gendarmerie squadron (ie troop) he became an instructor in commando techniques.

In 1973, in response to the Munich massacre, French authorities decided to create an elite unit capable of countering acts of terrorism.

Relaxed for the "Irish of Vincennes" case in 2002, he was found guilty in 2005, received a suspended eight-month sentence and fined 5000 Euros for his involvement in the wiretap scandal.

He was appointed a préfet hors cadre (a prefect not attached to any particular prefecture) in March 1985.

Since retirement in 2009, he has been active as a television consultant and in various organizations (including the association of the former GIGN members).