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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]

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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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