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.[2]

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

References

  1. ^ Alipala, Julie (November 20, 2024). "Nafarrete assumes as acting chief of AFP's Westmincom". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
  2. ^ "PH joins SE Asia search for Malaysian plane". Rappler. 8 March 2014.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFP_Western_Command
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