The Armed Forces of the Philippines Special Operations Command (AFPSOCOM) [1] is the unified special operations command of the AFP. [2] It is responsible for planning, conducting, and supporting special operations.

Jan 25, 2023 · CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—The AFP installed MGen Arturo G Rojas PN (M) as the new commander of the Special Operations Command (SOCOM) in a Change of Command ceremony presided over by the CSAFP, General Andres C Centino PA today, January 25 in Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija.

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Jan 25, 2023 · The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) designated Major General Arturo G. Rojas of the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) as the new commander of the Special Operations Command (SOCOM) effective Wednesday, Jan. 25.

Apr 15, 2024 · CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (CSAFP), General Romeo S Brawner Jr., encouraged AFP Special Operations Command (SOCOM) to maintain their dedication as the primary special force operator during the AFPSOCOM 6th Founding Anniversary at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija …

Apr 23, 2022 · The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is now a combatant command, AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Andres Centino announced during the celebration of the command’s fourth anniversary April 1, 2022, at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija, in Central Luzon.

Apr 17, 2018 · AFP SOCOM will help correct this. It will also mean that Philippine SOF will now be commanded by a higher ranking General, one who has more clout to compete for resources within the Armed...

Aug 7, 2024 · The JSOG, under the Special Operations Command (SOCOM), continues to play a crucial role in the AFP's efforts to address complex security challenges. The group's specialized training, strategic operations, and rapid response capabilities are essential in ensuring the AFP's readiness to confront and neutralize various threats.

Oct 11, 2022 · Discuss the importance of AFP SOCOM working with U.S. and other countries’ special operators to enhance SOF capabilities in the region. The value for us is the U.S. is very experienced in special operations.

Apr 8, 2018 · MANILA -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Sunday activated the AFP Special Operations Command (AFPSOCOM), which effectively places control of all special operation units of major services under one command.