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    AFP Western Command

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    Western Command
    ActiveMarch 28, 2001 – Present
    Country Philippines
    RoleConventional and Unconventional Warfare, Anti-Guerrilla Operations, Protecting the Sovereign Territory
    Part ofUnder the Armed Forces of the Philippines
    Garrison/HQPuerto Princesa, Palawan
    Nickname(s)WESCOM
    Motto(s)Protector of the West Philippine Sea and the Last Frontier
    We Do It
    Mascot(s)Palawan peacock-pheasant
    AnniversariesMarch 28
    EngagementsAnti-guerilla operations against the NPA, Abu Sayyaf Group and local criminal elements
    Websitewww.wescom.mil.ph
    Commanders
    Current
    commander    		VADM Alberto B. Carlos, AFP [1] (On leave)
    RADM Alfonso F. Torres Jr. (Acting Commander)[2]
    Insignia
    Unit PatchWestern Command Emblem

    The Western Command (abbrv. as WESCOM) is the Armed Forces of the Philippines' unified command in charge of the islands of Palawan and Kalayaan, including the disputed Spratly Islands group. It is responsible for the defense of these areas against external aggression, as well as combating terrorism and insurgency.

    Operations[edit]

    • Anti-guerrilla operations against the New People's Army
    • Anti-terrorist operations against known terror groups operating in their AOR.
    • Guarding and patrol operation on Philippine occupied Spratly Islands (Kalayaan Island Group).
    • Defense and Protection of Palawan and islands in the West Philippine Sea against Chinese Aggression.
    • Joint Multinational Search and Rescue Operations for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.[3]

    Organization[edit]

    The following are the units that are under the Western Command:

    • Tactical Operations Wing West, PAF
    • Naval Forces West, PN
    • MBLT-3, PMC
    • MBLT-4, PMC
    • 18th Special Forces Company (Riverine), PA
    • 3rd Marine Brigade, PMC

    References[edit]

    1. ^ "PNP chief's younger brother named new Wescom commander". Philippine News Agency.
    2. ^ Cupin, Bea (7 May 2024). "Philippine naval commander goes on leave as Beijing insists on 'new model' deal with PH". RAPPLER.
    3. ^ "PH joins SE Asia search for Malaysian plane". Rappler. 8 March 2014.

    External links[edit]

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