710th Special Operations Wing
The 710th Special Operations Wing (710th SPOW) is the rapid deployment force of the Philippine Air Force (PAF), which is divided into ten-man airborne attack teams as most of its members are airborne qualified. The unit works closely with the 15th Strike Wing.
| 710th Special Operations Wing | |
|---|---|
Official insignia of the 710th Special Operations Wing | |
| Active | July 2, 1991 - Present |
| Country | Philippines |
| Branch | Philippine Air Force |
| Type | Rapid deployment force Special Forces |
| Size | unknown |
| Part of | Special Operations Command (Philippines) |
| Garrison/HQ | Clark Air Base |
| Nickname(s) | 710 SPOW |
| Motto(s) | Train hard, Fight to win |
| Mascot(s) | Knights Helm & Sword |
| Anniversaries | July 2 |
| Engagements | Anti-guerilla operations against the New People's Army and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front Anti-terrorist operations against the Abu Sayyaf Operation Enduring Freedom - Philippines Battle of Marawi |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | BGen. Vincent B. Incognito, PAF |
| Notable commanders | MGen Ruben L Carandang AFP, BGen Paulino P Porquez Jr AFP, BGen Ralph L Flores AFP, BGen Gammad AFP |
| EOD Qualification Badge | |
The unit is based at Clark Air Base.
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