Special Operations Command (Philippines)

Armed Forces of the Philippines Special Operations Command
Unit Seal of the SOCOMAFP
ActiveJanuary 16, 1978 – present
CountryPhilippines
Branch Armed Forces of the Philippines
Type Special Operations
SizeClassified
Garrison/HQFort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija
ColorsMaroon, Gold and Black
AnniversariesJanuary 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 CommanderMGEN FREDDIE T DELA CRUZ PA LEFT
Special Operations Forces (SOF)MGEN FREDDIE T DELA CRUZ PA LEFT

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.

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]

  1. ^ https://www.manilatimes.net/2018/04/09/news/top-stories/afp-activates-special-ops-command/391460
  2. ^ "AFP special forces units now under one command". PTV News. Apr 8, 2018.
  3. ^ "Centino recognizes Special Ops Command's growth on 4th anniversary". Manila Bulletin.

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