AFP Western Command
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Template:Short description
The Western Command (abbrv. as WESCOM) is the Armed Forces of the Philippines' unified command in charge of the islands of Palawan and Kalayaan, including the disputed Spratly Islands group. It is responsible for the defense of these areas against external aggression, as well as combating terrorism and insurgency.
Operations
- Anti-guerrilla operations against the New People's Army
- Anti-terrorist operations against known terror groups operating in their area of responsibility.
- Guarding and patrol operation on the Spratly Islands (Kalayaan Island Group).
- Defense and protection of Palawan and islands in the South China Sea (relevant areas referred to by the Philippine government as West Philippine Sea) against Chinese aggression.
- Joint Multinational Search and Rescue Operations for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.[1]
Organization
The following are the units that are under the Western Command:
- Tactical Operations Wing West, PAF
- Naval Forces West, PN
- MBLT-3, PMC
- MBLT-4, PMC
- 18th Special Forces Company (Riverine), PA
- 3rd Marine Brigade, PMC
See also
- Alberto Carlos Commander, 2022-2024
References
<templatestyles src="Reflist/styles.css" />
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
External links
- Script error: No such module "Official website".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
- Official History of the AFP citing the creation of Central Command