AFP Joint Special Operations Group
The Armed Forces of the Philippines Joint Special Operations Group 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.
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.
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,.
Organization
The following structure was established in JSOG prior to its disbanding:- 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 PA
- Col. Eduardo D. Del Rosario INF PA
- Col. Ramon Mateo U. Dizon INF PA
- Col. Danilo G. Pamonag INF PA
- Col. Teodoro A. Llamas INF PA
- Col. Corleto S. Vinluan Jr. INF PA