| Joint Special Operations Group |
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 Emblem of the AFP Joint Special Operations Group |
| Active | 7 August 2003 - April 2018 (Deactivated)[1] |
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| Country |  Philippines |
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| Branch | Joint Branch |
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| Type | Special Forces |
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| Role | Airborne forces, direct action, reconnaissance, unconventional warfare, target interdiction, |
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| Part of | Under the Armed Forces of the Philippines |
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| Garrison/HQ | JSOG Cpd, Camp Gen Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City |
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| Nickname(s) | AFP-JSOG, JSOG, SOG |
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| Motto(s) | "To Fight as One"
"Combatemos como uno" |
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| Anniversaries | 7 August |
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| Engagements | 2013 Zamboanga Siege
2017 Marawi Siege
Operation Tsunami 1
Operation Tsunami 2
Operation Haribon 1
Operation Haribon 2
Operation Haribon 3 |
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| Decorations | 
Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Badge |
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| Battle honours | Presidential Unit Streamer Award |
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Current
commander | BGen. Corleto S. Vinluan Jr., AFP |
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Notable
commanders | BGen. Jose B. Vizcarra, AFP
MGen. Eduardo del Rosario, AFP
BGen. Ramon Mateo Dizon, AFP
MGen. Danilo G. Pamonag, AFP |
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| Unit patch | JSOG Command Emblem |
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| Reconnaissance | Scan Eagle 1, Raven |
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Military unit
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]
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
Bibliography
- 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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