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AFP Joint Special Operations Group
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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.
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Prior to being disbanded, the JSOG has frequently worked alongside American special forces units.[3]
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History
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]
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Organization
The following structure was established in JSOG prior to its disbanding:[5]
- Headquarters and headquarters company
- Light Reaction Regiment
- Light Reaction Company 1
- Light Reaction Company 2
- Light Reaction Company 3
- Light Reaction Company 4
- Light Reaction Company 5
- Light Reaction Company 6
- Naval Special Operations Group 8
- 710th Special Operations Wing
- 13th EOD Team, 1EODP, 1EODC, EODB, PA
- K-9 Platoon
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Lineage of commanding officers
- 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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