AFP Joint Special Operations Group
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Philippines| Joint Special Operations Group | |
|---|---|
 Emblem of the AFP Joint Special Operations Group | |
| Active | 7 August 2003 - April 2018 (Deactivated)[1] |
| Country | Philippines |
| Branch | Joint Branch |
| Type | Special Forces |
| Role | Airborne forces, direct action, reconnaissance, unconventional warfare, target interdiction, |
| Part of | Under the Armed Forces of the Philippines |
| Garrison/HQ | JSOG Cpd, Camp Gen Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City |
| Nicknames | AFP-JSOG, JSOG, SOG |
| Mottos | "To Fight as One" "Combatemos como uno" |
| Anniversaries | 7 August |
| Engagements | 2013 Zamboanga Siege 2017 Marawi Siege |
| Decorations | _Streamer.png){kind=small} Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Badge |
| Battle honours | Presidential Unit Streamer Award |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | BGen. Corleto S. Vinluan Jr., AFP |
| Notable commanders | BGen. Jose B. Vizcarra, AFP MGen. Eduardo del Rosario, AFP |
| Insignia | |
| Unit patch | JSOG Command Emblem |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Reconnaissance | Scan Eagle 1, Raven |
The Armed Forces of the Philippines Joint Special Operations Group[2] (abbrv. as JSOG or AFP-JSOG) 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.[3]
After the September 11 attacks in 2001, the US military worked with the AFP to establish the JSOG.[2] It was based at Camp Aguinaldo.[2]
On April 7, 2004, JSOG operators from the K-9 platoon were involved in "Oplan Paglalayag", tasked with ensuring port security for Holy Week.[4]
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).[1]