| Joint Special Operations Group | |
|---|---|
 Emblem of the AFP Joint Special Operations Group | |
| Active | 7 August 2003 - April 2018 (Deactivated)[1] |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Branch | Joint Branch |
| Type | Special Forces |
| Role | Airborne forces, direct action, reconnaissance, unconventional warfare, target interdiction, |
| Part of | Under the Armed Forces of the Philippines |
| Garrison/HQ | JSOG Cpd, Camp Gen Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City |
| Nickname(s) | AFP-JSOG, JSOG, SOG |
| Motto(s) | "To Fight as One" "Combatemos como uno" |
| Anniversaries | 7 August |
| Engagements | 2013 Zamboanga Siege 2017 Marawi Siege |
| Decorations | _Streamer.png.webp){kind=small} Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Badge |
| Battle honours | Presidential Unit Streamer Award |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | BGen. Corleto S. Vinluan Jr., AFP |
| Notable commanders | BGen. Jose B. Vizcarra, AFP MGen. Eduardo del Rosario, AFP |
| Insignia | |
| Unit patch | JSOG Command Emblem |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Reconnaissance | Scan 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
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
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
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
- 1 2 "AFP special forces units now under one command". PTV News. 8 April 2018.
- 1 2 3 "Joint Special Operations Group". GlobalSecurity.org. Archived from the original on 2 April 2013.
- ↑ "The SOF Experience in the Philippines and the Implications for Future Defense Strategy".
- ↑ "Military K-9 squads beef up port security". The Philippine STAR.
- ↑ https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a429856.pdf
Bibliography
- General Orders Nr 959, GHQ AFP dtd 13 August 2003
- Proposed AFP-Joint Special Operations Handbook, AFP Doctrine Center, Quezon City