AFP Western Command explained

Unit Name:Western Command
Dates:March 28, 2001 – Present
Role:Conventional and Unconventional Warfare, Anti-Guerrilla Operations, Protecting the Sovereign Territory
Command Structure:Under the Armed Forces of the Philippines
Garrison:Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Nickname:WESCOM
Motto:Protector of the West Philippine Sea and the Last Frontier
We Do It
Mascot:Palawan peacock-pheasant
Anniversaries:March 28
Battles:Anti-guerilla operations against the NPA, Abu Sayyaf Group and local criminal elements
Current Commander:Major general Antonio Gustilo Nafarrete acting capacity[1]
Identification Symbol:Western Command Emblem
Identification Symbol Label:Unit Patch

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

Organization

The following are the units that are under the Western Command:

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Notes and References

  1. News: Alipala . Julie . Nafarrete assumes as acting chief of AFP’s Westmincom. November 20, 2024 . . November 20, 2024.
  2. Web site: PH joins SE Asia search for Malaysian plane. Rappler. 8 March 2014.