Naval Special Operations Command
The Naval Special Operations Command (NAVSOCOM) is a separate command of the Philippine Navy trained in special operations, sabotage, psychological and unconventional warfare and is heavily influenced by the United States Navy SEALs. NAVSOCOM is headquartered at Naval Base Heracleo Alano Sangley Point, Cavite City. It has eleven units located across the Philippines, from Naval Operating Base San Vicente at Santa Ana, Cagayan in the north to Naval Station Zamboanga in the south.
| Philippine Naval Special Operations Command (NAVSOCOM) | |
|---|---|
NAVSOCOM Insignia | |
| Active | November 5, 1956 - Present |
| Country | Philippines |
| Branch | Philippine Navy |
| Type | Special Forces |
| Role | Special Operations Direct Action Counterterrorism Special Reconnaissance Unconventional Warfare Hostage Rescue Foreign Internal Defense Counter-Proliferation Counter Narcotics Operations High Value Target Raids Airborne Operations |
| Part of | AFP Special Operations Command (SOCOM) |
| Garrison/HQ | Naval Base Heracleo Alano (Naval Base Cavite) |
| Nickname(s) | SWG, SWAG |
| Mascot(s) | Shark |
| Anniversaries | November 5 |
| Engagements |
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| Decorations | Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Badge Presidential Streamer Award |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | COMMO DWIGHT STEVEN M DULNOAN PN |
| Notable commanders | COMMO AP TUMANDA JR PN-NAVSOCOM CAPT DSM DULNOAN PN-NAVSOG CAPT AVP ABAYON PN-NAVSOG CAPT AP TUMANDA JR PN(COMMO)-NAVSOG CAPT RB FAJARDO JR PN(COMMO-RET)-NAVSOG CAPT RJ GALANG PN(RADM-RET)-NAVSOG CDR EC RAMOS PN-NAVSOG CDR RP DAVID PN(RADM)-NAVSOG CDR SZ FELIX PN(RADM-RET)-NSWG LCDR RM SARMIENTO JR. PN-NSWG CAPT PR ACACIO PN-NSWG CDR RF NAPILIAN PN-SWG CAPT JL ADVINCULA PN-SWG LCDR PI FILIO PN-SWG CDR RS REYES PN-SWG LCDR BM GEMPIS PN-UOU LCDR LG DEL MUNDO PN-UOU LTJG RV NAVARRO PN-UOT-UOU LTJG RN BALUYOT PN-UOT |
| Insignia | |
| US-RP Navy SEAL Team Badges | |
| Naval SCUBA Diver Badges | |
| RP-US Airborne Badges | |
| EOD Badges | |
The unit's tasks were also expanded to cover all facets of unconventional warfare in a maritime and riverine environment. This includes but is not limited to demolition, hostage rescue, harassment, force protection and maritime tactical operations.
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