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AFP Joint Special Operations Group

{{Infobox military unit

|unit_name= Joint Special Operations Group

|image= AFP JSOG Seal.svg

|image_size = 175

|caption= Emblem of the AFP Joint Special Operations Group

|dates= 7 August 2003 - April 2018 (Deactivated)

|country= {{flagicon|Philippines}} Philippines

|allegiance=

|branch=Joint Branch

|type=Special Forces

|role= Airborne forces, direct action, reconnaissance, unconventional warfare, target interdiction,

|size=

|command_structure= Under the Armed Forces of the Philippines

|garrison= JSOG Cpd, Camp Gen Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City

|nickname= AFP-JSOG, JSOG, SOG

|patron=

|motto="To Fight as One"
"Combatemos como uno"

|colors=

|march=

|mascot=

|battles= 2013 Zamboanga Siege

2017 Marawi Siege

Operation Tsunami 1

Operation Tsunami 2

Operation Haribon 1

Operation Haribon 2

Operation Haribon 3

|anniversaries=7 August

|decorations=250px
Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Badge

|battle_honours=Presidential Unit Streamer Award

|current_commander= BGen. Corleto S. Vinluan Jr., AFP

|notable_commanders= BGen. Jose B. Vizcarra, AFP

MGen. Eduardo del Rosario, AFP

BGen. Ramon Mateo Dizon, AFP

MGen. Danilo G. Pamonag, AFP

|identification_symbol=JSOG Command Emblem

|identification_symbol_label=Unit patch

|aircraft_recon= Scan Eagle 1, Raven

|ceremonial_chief=

|colonel_of_the_regiment=

}}

The Armed Forces of the Philippines Joint Special Operations Group{{cite web |url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/philippines/jsog.htm|title=Joint Special Operations Group|website=GlobalSecurity.org|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130402135756/http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/philippines/jsog.htm|archive-date=2 April 2013}} (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.{{cite web | url=https://cco.ndu.edu/PRISM-6-3/Article/1020239/the-sof-experience-in-the-philippines-and-the-implications-for-future-defense-s/ | title=The SOF Experience in the Philippines and the Implications for Future Defense Strategy }}

History

After the September 11 attacks in 2001, the US military worked with the AFP to establish the JSOG. It was based at Camp Aguinaldo.

On April 7, 2004, JSOG operators from the K-9 platoon were involved in "Oplan Paglalayag", tasked with ensuring port security for Holy Week.{{cite web | url=https://www.philstar.com/metro/2004/04/07/245501/military-k-9-squads-beef-port-security | title=Military K-9 squads beef up port security | website=The Philippine STAR }}

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).{{cite web |url=https://ptvnews.ph/afp-special-forces-units-now-one-command/?fbclid=IwAR0lQmkFvKuKZUSWLuYv-LYcXo34Ouncz18EQaxBwDFzTFxXD6aPS5gaXtA|title=AFP special forces units now under one command|website=PTV News|date= Apr 8, 2018}}

Organization

The following structure was established in JSOG prior to its disbanding:https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a429856.pdf

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

{{Reflist}}

=Bibliography=

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  • General Orders Nr 959, GHQ AFP dtd 13 August 2003
  • Proposed AFP-Joint Special Operations Handbook, AFP Doctrine Center, Quezon City

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{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2014}}

Category:Joint military units and formations of the Philippines

Category:Special forces of the Philippines

Category:Military units and formations established in 2003

Category:Military units and formations disestablished in 2018

Category:Disbanded units and formations of the Philippines

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