Western Mindanao Command
The Western Mindanao Command is the Armed Forces of the Philippines' unified command in charge of the Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. It is responsible for the defense of these areas against external aggression, as well as combating terrorism and insurgency. It is also one of the government organizations advocating the "Culture of Peace" in Mindanao.
Organization
The following are the units that are under the Western Mindanao Command.- 1st Infantry Division, Philippine Army
- 6th Infantry Division, Philippine Army
- 3rd Air Division, Philippine Air Force
- Naval Forces Western Mindanao, Philippine Navy
Operations
- Anti-guerrilla operations against the New People's Army.
- Anti-terrorist operations against the Abu Sayyaf operating in their AOR.
- Anti-terrorist operations against Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in the Battle of Marawi.
Lineage of Commander
- LtGen. Eugenio V. Cedo, AFP –
- LtGen. Nelson N. Allaga, AFP –
- LtGen. Benjamin M. Dolorfino, AFP –
- LtGen. Raymundo B. Ferrer, AFP –
- LtGen. Noel A. Coballes, AFP –
- LtGen. Rey C. Ardo, AFP –
- LtGen. Rustico O. Guerrero, AFP –
- LtGen. Mayoralgo M. Dela Cruz, AFP –
- LtGen. Carlito G. Galvez Jr., AFP –
- LtGen. Arnel B. Dela Vega, AFP –
- LtGen. Cirilito E. Sobejana, AFP –
- LtGen. Corleto S. Vinluan Jr., AFP – MGen. Generoso M. Ponio, PA –
- LtGen. Alfredo V. Rosario Jr., PA – BGen. Arturo G. Rojas, PN –
- LtGen. Roy M. Galido, AFP –
- MGen.Steve D Crespillo, AFP -
- Lt.Gen. William N. Gonzales PA -
- Lt.Gen. Antonio G. Nafarrete AFPPA BGen. Romulo D. Quemado II, PN –
- MGen. Donald M Gumiran, PA - ''''''''''