The Western Command (abbrv. as WESCOM) is the Armed Forces of the Philippines' unified command in charge of the islands of

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and Kalayaan, including the disputed Spratly Islands group. It is responsible for the defense of these areas against external aggresion, as well as combating terrorism and insurgency.

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). *Defense and Protection of Palawan and islands in the West Philippine Sea against Chinese Aggression. * Joint Multinational Search and Rescue Operations for

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Organization

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

References

External links

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Official History of the AFP citing the creation of Central Command
{{DEFAULTSORT:Afp Western Command Regional commands of the Philippines Military units and formations established in 2001 Puerto Princesa