Special Operations Command (Philippines)
| Special Operations Command, Philippine Army | |
|---|---|
Unit Seal of the AFPSOCOM | |
| Active | January 16, 1978 – May 28, 2025 |
| Country | Philippines |
| Branch | Armed Forces of the Philippines |
| Type | Special Operations |
| Size | Classified |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Ramon Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija |
| Colors | Maroon, Gold and Black |
| Anniversaries | January 16 |
| Decorations | Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Badge Presidential Streamer Award |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | COL David Abundo Jr., PA LTGEN Francisco Ariel A Felicidario III, PA GEN Hermogenes Esperon, PA GEN Victor Ibrado, PA LTGEN Arturo Ortiz, PA LTGEN Danilo M. Pamonag, PA GEN Dionisio Santiago, PA |
| Current Commander | MGEN FREDDIE T DELA CRUZ PA |
| Special Operations Forces (SOF) | MGEN FREDDIE T DELA CRUZ PA |
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The Special Operations Command (AFPSOCOM) is the special operations command of the Philippine Army. It is responsible for planning, conducting, and supporting special operations.
Although the current command was established in April 2018, the date marked as the official anniversary of AFPSOCOM is January 16, 1978 - the same date the Philippine Army Special Warfare Brigade (ASWABde) was organized.