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| Armed Forces of the Philippines Special Operations Command | |
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| Active | January 16, 1978 – present |
| Country |  Philippines |
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| Type | Special Operations |
| Size | Classified |
| Garrison/HQ | Dasmarinas, Cavite |
| Colors | Maroon, Gold and Black |
| Anniversaries | January 16 |
| Decorations | &sq=Google&lang=en&file=File:Presidential_Unit_Citation_(Philippines)_Streamer.png){kind=small} 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
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| Special Operations Forces (SOF) | MGEN FREDDIE T DELA CRUZ PA
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The Armed Forces of the Philippines Special Operations Command (AFPSOCOM)[1] is the unified special operations command of the AFP.[2] 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.[3]
- ^ "AFP activates special ops command". The Manila Times. 9 April 2018.
- ^ "AFP special forces units now under one command". PTV News. Apr 8, 2018.
- ^ "Centino recognizes Special Ops Command's growth on 4th anniversary". Manila Bulletin.