AFP Western Command
The Western Command, known officially as the WESCOM, is a formation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines' combating Terrorism and Insurgency in the islands of Palawan and Kalayaan, including the disputed Spratly Islands group.
| Western Command | |
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| Active | March 28, 2001 – Present |
| Country |  |
| Role | Conventional and Unconventional Warfare, Anti-Guerrilla Operations |
| Part of | Under the Armed Forces of the Philippines |
| Garrison/HQ | Puerto Princesa, Palawan |
| Nickname(s) | WESCOM |
| Motto(s) | Guardians of the Western Islands Guardianes de las Islas Occidentales |
| Mascot(s) | Palawan peacock-pheasant |
| Anniversaries | March 28 |
| Engagements | Anti-guerilla operations against the NPA, Abu Sayyaf Group and local criminal elements |
| Website | www |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lieutenant General Erickson R. Gloria, AFP |
| Insignia | |
| Unit Patch | Western Command Emblem |
Operations
- Anti-guerrilla operations against the New People's Army
- Anti-terrorist operations against known terror groups operating in their AOR.
- Guarding and patrol operation on Philippine occupied Spratly Islands (Kalayaan Island Group).
- Joint Multinational Search and Rescue Operations for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.[1]
References
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