The Armed Forces of the Philippines Joint Special Operations Group (abbrv. as JSOGhttps://visayandailystar.com/afp-activates-jsoc-commander-a-negrense-general/ or AFP JSOGhttps://policycommons.net/artifacts/20475536/urban-warfare/21376056/) was one of the AFP's units tasked in conducting counter-terrorism, unconventional-guerrilla warfare, asymmetrical warfare, and highly specialized operations.
Prior to being disbanded, the JSOG has frequently worked alongside American special forces units.
History After the September 11 attacks in 2001, the US military worked with the AFP to establish the JSOG. It was based at Camp Aguinaldo.
On April 7, 2004, JSOG operators from the K-9 platoon were involved in "Oplan Paglalayag", tasked with ensuring port security for Holy Week.
In July 2014, a probe was launched on determine whether the deaths of six JSOG operators in Patikul, Sulu were due to friendly fire.https://www.philstar.com/nation/2014/07/13/1345559/afp-reinvestigate-jsog-mens-death
In April 2018, the AFP JSOG was deactivated and its officers and enlisted personnel were transferred to form the core of the new AFP Special Operations Command, (AFPSOCOM).
Organization The following structure was established in JSOG prior to its disbanding with 400 soldiers previously attached to it:
Headquarters and headquarters company Light Reaction Regiment Light Reaction Company 1 Light Reaction Company 2 Light Reaction Company 3 Light Reaction Company 4 Light Reaction Company 5 Light Reaction Company 6 Naval Special Operations Group 8 710th Special Operations Wing 13th EOD Team, 1EODP, 1EODC, EODB, PA K-9 Platoon
Lineage of commanding officers Col. Jose B. Vizcarra INF (GSC) PA Col. Eduardo D. Del Rosario INF (GSC) PA Col. Ramon Mateo U. Dizon INF (GSC) PA Col. Danilo G. Pamonag INF (GSC) PA Col. Teodoro A. Llamas INF (GSC) PA Col. Corleto S. Vinluan Jr. INF (GSC) PA
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