Special Operations Command (Philippines)
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines Special Operations Command (AFPSOCOM)[1] is the unified special operations command of the AFP.[2] It is responsible for planning, conducting, and supporting special operations.
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Quick Facts Armed Forces of the Philippines Special Operations Command, Active ...
Armed Forces of the Philippines Special Operations Command | |
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Active | January 16, 1978 – present |
Country | |
Branch | Armed Forces of the Philippines |
Type | Special Operations |
Size | Classified |
Garrison/HQ | Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija |
Colors | Maroon, Gold and Black |
Anniversaries | January 16 |
Decorations | Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Badge Presidential Streamer Award |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | COL David Abundo Jr., PA LTGEN Francisco Ariel A Felicidario III, PA GEN Hermogenes Esperon, PA GEN Victor Ibrado, PA LTGEN Arturo Ortiz, PA LTGEN Danilo M. Pamonag, PA GEN Dionisio Santiago, PA |
Current Commander | MGEN FREDDIE T DELA CRUZ PA |
Special Operations Forces (SOF) | MGEN FREDDIE T DELA CRUZ PA |
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Although the current command was established in April 2018, the date marked as the official anniversary of AFPSOCOM is January 16, 1978 - the same date the Philippine Army Special Warfare Brigade (ASWABde) was organized.[3]