AFP Western Command (original) (raw)
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| Western Command | |
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| Active | March 28, 2001 – Present |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Role | Conventional and Unconventional Warfare, Anti-Guerrilla Operations, Protecting the Sovereign Territory |
| Part of | Under the Armed Forces of the Philippines |
| Garrison/HQ | Puerto Princesa, Palawan |
| Nickname(s) | WESCOM |
| Motto(s) | Protector of the West Philippine Sea and the Last Frontier We Do It |
| Mascot(s) | Palawan peacock-pheasant |
| Anniversaries | March 28 |
| Engagements | Anti-guerilla operations against the NPA, Abu Sayyaf Group and local criminal elements |
| Website | www.wescom.mil.ph |
| Commanders | |
| Currentcommander | VADM Alfonso F. Torres Jr. [1] |
| Insignia | |
| Unit Patch | Western Command Emblem |
Military unit
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.
- 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 the Spratly Islands (Kalayaan Island Group).
- Defense and Protection of Palawan and islands in the South China Sea (relevant areas referred to by the Philippine government as West Philippine Sea) against Chinese aggression.
- Joint Multinational Search and Rescue Operations for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.[2]
The following are the units that are under the Western Command:
- Tactical Operations Wing West, PAF
- Naval Forces West, PN
- MBLT-3, PMC
- MBLT-4, PMC
- 18th Special Forces Company (Riverine), PA
- 3rd Marine Brigade, PMC
- Alberto Carlos Commander, 2022-2024
- ^ Dava, Bianca (18 May 2024). "Carlos out as Wescom chief; Torres assumes post". ABS-CBN.
- ^ "PH joins SE Asia search for Malaysian plane". Rappler. 8 March 2014.