AFP Western Mindanao Command
The Western Mindanao Command (abbrv. as WESTMINCOM) is the Armed Forces of the Philippines' unified command in charge of the Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, and the BARMM. It is responsible for the defense of these areas against external aggresion, as well as combating terrorism and insurgency. It is also one of the government organizations advocating the "Culture of Peace" in Mindanao.
| Western Mindanao Command | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | August 28, 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 28 |
| Engagements | Anti-guerilla operations against the NPA, MILF, ASG, and local criminal elements |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | LtGen. Alfredo V. Rosario Jr., AFP [1] |
| Notable commanders | LtGen. Nelson Allaga, AFP LtGen. Eugenio Cedo, AFP |
| Insignia | |
| Unit Patch | Western Mindanao Command Emblem |
Organization
The following are the units that are under the Western Mindanao Command.
- 1st Infantry (TABAK) Division, PA
- 6th Infantry Division, PA
- 2nd Scout Ranger Battalion, PA
- 1st Light Reaction Battalion, PA
- 3rd Air Division, PAF
- Naval Forces Western Mindanao, PN
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 Cedo AFP (28 August 2006 – 6 September 2007)
- LtGen. Nelson Allaga AFP (6 September 2007 – 16 July 2009)
- LtGen. Benjamin Dolorfino AFP (16 July 2009 – 19 November 2010)
- LtGen. Raymundo Ferrer AFP (19 November 2010 – 21 January 2012)
- LtGen. Noel Coballes AFP (21 January 2012 - 24 October 2012)
- LtGen. Rey Ardo AFP (24 October 2012 – 9 November 2013)
- LtGen. Rustico Guerrero AFP (9 November 2013 – 21 November 2015)
- LtGen. Mayoralgo dela Cruz AFP (21 November 2015 – 17 January 2017)
- LtGen. Carlito Galvez Jr. AFP (17 January 2017 – 23 May 2018)
- LtGen. Arnel Dela Vega AFP (23 May 2018 – 28 June 2019)
- LtGen. Cirilito Sobejana AFP (28 June 2019 – 18 August 2020)
- LtGen. Corleto Vinluan Jr. AFP (18 August 2020 – 24 August 2021)
- MGen. Generoso Ponio AFP (24 August 2021 – 23 September 2021) (acting)
- LtGen. Alfredo Rosario Jr. AFP (23 September 2021 – Present)
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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