AFP Western Mindanao Command
The Western Mindanao Command (abbrv. as WestMinCom) is one of the Armed Forces of the Philippines' unified commands combating terrorism and insurgency in Mindanao.
| Western Mindanao Command | |
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| Active | August 29, 2006 - Present |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Role | Conventional and Unconventional Warfare, Anti-Guerrilla Operations |
| Part of | Under the Armed Forces of the Philippines |
| Garrison/HQ | Camp General Navarro, Zamboanga City |
| Nickname(s) | WestMinCom |
| Motto(s) | Katapangan |
| Anniversaries | August 29 |
| Engagements | Anti-guerilla operations against the NPA, MILF, ASG, and local criminal elements |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | LtGen. Corleto S. Vinluan Jr., AFP |
| Notable commanders | LtGen. Nelson Allaga, AFP LtGen. Eugenio Cedo, AFP |
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| Unit Patch | Western Mindanao Command Emblem |
Organization
The following are the units that are under the Western Mindanao Command.
- 1st Infantry (TABAK) Division, PA
- 2nd Scout Ranger Battalion, PA
- 1st Light Reaction Battalion, PA
- Naval Forces Western Mindanao, PN
- 3rd Air Division, PAF
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.
Gallery
U.S. Ambassador for the Republic of the Philippines, Kristie A. Kenney, meets with Western Mindanao Command Chief Major General Nelson Allaga
References
- Official Site of the AFP
- AFP GO# 1035 Section II
- Philippine Army: The First 100 Years
- Military Science 21 ROTC Manual, NCR RCDG, ARESCOM
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