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AFP Joint Special Operations Group

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Joint Special Operations Group
Emblem of the AFP Joint Special Operations Group
Active7 August 2003 - April 2018 (Deactivated)[1]
CountryPhilippines Philippines
BranchJoint Branch
TypeSpecial Forces
RoleAirborne forces, direct action, reconnaissance, unconventional warfare, target interdiction,
Part ofUnder the Armed Forces of the Philippines
Garrison/HQJSOG Cpd, Camp Gen Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City
Nickname(s)AFP-JSOG, JSOG, SOG
Motto(s)"To Fight as One"
"Combatemos como uno"
Anniversaries7 August
Engagements2013 Zamboanga Siege

2017 Marawi Siege
Operation Tsunami 1
Operation Tsunami 2
Operation Haribon 1
Operation Haribon 2

Operation Haribon 3
Decorations
Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Badge
Battle honoursPresidential Unit Streamer Award
Commanders
Current
commander
BGen. Corleto S. Vinluan Jr., AFP
Notable
commanders
BGen. Jose B. Vizcarra, AFP

MGen. Eduardo del Rosario, AFP

BGen. Ramon Mateo Dizon, AFP

MGen. Danilo G. Pamonag, AFP
Insignia
Unit patchJSOG Command Emblem
Aircraft flown
ReconnaissanceScan Eagle 1, Raven

The Armed Forces of the Philippines Joint Special Operations Group[2] (abbrv. as JSOG or AFP-JSOG) was one of the AFP's units tasked in conducting counter-terrorism, unconventional-guerrilla warfare, asymmetrical warfare, and highly specialized operations.

Prior to being disbanded, the JSOG has frequently worked alongside American special forces units.[3]

History

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After the September 11 attacks in 2001, the US military worked with the AFP to establish the JSOG.[2] It was based at Camp Aguinaldo.[2]

On April 7, 2004, JSOG operators from the K-9 platoon were involved in "Oplan Paglalayag", tasked with ensuring port security for Holy Week.[4]

In April 2018, the AFP JSOG was deactivated and its officers and enlisted personnel were transferred to form the core of the new AFP Special Operations Command, (AFPSOCOM).[1]

Organization

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The following structure was established in JSOG prior to its disbanding:[5]

Lineage of commanding officers

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  • Col. Jose B. Vizcarra INF (GSC) PA
  • Col. Eduardo D. Del Rosario INF (GSC) PA
  • Col. Ramon Mateo U. Dizon INF (GSC) PA
  • Col. Danilo G. Pamonag INF (GSC) PA
  • Col. Teodoro A. Llamas INF (GSC) PA
  • Col. Corleto S. Vinluan Jr. INF (GSC) PA

References

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  1. ^ a b "AFP special forces units now under one command". PTV News. 8 April 2018.
  2. ^ a b c "Joint Special Operations Group". GlobalSecurity.org. Archived from the original on 2 April 2013.
  3. ^ "The SOF Experience in the Philippines and the Implications for Future Defense Strategy".
  4. ^ "Military K-9 squads beef up port security". The Philippine STAR.
  5. ^ https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a429856.pdf

Bibliography

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  • General Orders Nr 959, GHQ AFP dtd 13 August 2003
  • Proposed AFP-Joint Special Operations Handbook, AFP Doctrine Center, Quezon City