The son of an army officer and school teacher, Montagne's family was stationed near Bordeaux, France. A few years after he graduated from high school, Montagne became a member of the National Gendarmerie. Dedicating his life to the defense work, his commitment has allowed him to obtain a position on the GIGN.
After many years of service and involvement in numerous incidents such as the 1994 French Airline hijacking, Montagne has become the longest-serving GIGN operative. Montagne is a certified GIGN trainer. He has also won several CQB awards in SWAT competitions in Europe and the US.
Fiercely protective of his teammates, this gentle giant would not hesitate to throw himself in front of a bullet if it meant protecting his fellow operators from harm. He brandishes an extra-large riot shield, first issued in the 1980’s, that has seen more action than most operators.
Montagne is the ultimate point-man to breach the enemy lines: he can expand his shield to fully cover him from head-to-toe while standing, providing extra cover for him and those behind him.
The inclined top part also provide extra cover from enemy fire from above. While Montagne’s shield is expanded, he cannot use weapons or do melee, so make sure you have a teammate with you that can engage in combat while protected by Montagne.
Montagne is very useful to block a tight area from enemy fire since he cannot have his shield stance broken by melee attacks, but be careful in open areas: Montagne is slower when the shield is expanded and his back is left open to enemy fire.
Montagne is also a very effective scout: use him to peek safely into an enemy siege and tell your teammates the location of any hostiles.
He should be used to draw enemy fire while your teammates come up from behind and flank the enemy. When using Montagne, communication is vital, a teammate behind you shooting at the enemy has to tell you what side he is shooting so he doesn't shoot you in the back.
He can still be countered by Smoke's Gas Grenades while his shield is expanded.
Loadout |
Weapon/Gadget |
Ammo |
Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary 1/Unique Gadget | Extendable Shield | 1 X | Ballistic Shield |
| Secondary 1 | P9 | 17+48 | Handgun |
| Secondary 2 | LFP586 | 6+36 | Handgun |
| Gadget 1 | Stun Grenade | 2 X | Gadget |
| Gadget 2 | Smoke Grenade | 2 X | Gadget |
"Let's proceed slowly!"
Le Roc was first issued in the late 1980s. A composite of reinforced alloys and Kevlar, its sturdiness and well-designed collapsible feature, has made it a staple in GIGN operations for nearly thirty years. Touré’s shield is the only original Le Rock still in service. Though it has seen its fair share of conflict, the device has become an extension of Touré, having saved his life and members of his team on multiple occasions. It will most likely remain on active duty until Touré retires.
A personnel file on a GIGN Operator containing descriptions that fit Montagne (specifically his involvement with 1994 French Airline hijacking) can be seen for a quick moment in 1:14 of the White Masks Reveal trailer at E3 2015.