Inside the Bataclan Hostage Rescue with a BRI Operator

On November 13, 2015, Paris experienced a series of coordinated Islamist terrorist attacks. These attacks took place over three separate areas of the city and were carried out by multiple teams of attackers. Almost four hours after they began the events ended with a dramatic and successful hostage rescue that will be the topic for today’s discussion. This episode of the debrief will have a slightly different format. My guest today is an active member of France’s elite Brigade for Research and Intervention or BRI. Because of the nature of his current assignment and the nature of their work, it is critical that we maintain his anonymity. As a result, we will not be showing this episode on video or using our guest’s real name.