Special Operations Command (Philippines)
The Armed Forces of the Philippines Special Operations Command (AFPSOCOM) is the unified special operations command of the AFP. It is responsible for planning, conducting, and supporting special operations.
| Armed Forces of the Philippines Special Operations Command | |
|---|---|
Unit Seal of the SOCOMAFP | |
| 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 |
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.
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