Western Mindanao Command
Western Mindanao Command | |
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Active | August 28, 2006 - Present |
Country | Philippines |
Role | Conventional and Unconventional Warfare, Anti-Guerrilla Operations |
Part of | Under the Armed Forces of the Philippines |
Garrison/HQ | Camp General Navarro, Zamboanga City |
Nickname(s) | WestMinCom |
Motto(s) | Kapayaan Peace |
Anniversaries | August 28 |
Engagements | Anti-guerilla operations against the NPA, MILF, ASG, and local criminal elements |
Commanders | |
Current commander | LtGen. William Gonzales, AFP[1] |
Notable commanders | LtGen. Eugenio Cedo, AFP LtGen. Nelson Allaga, AFP LtGen. Carlito G. Galvez Jr., AFP LtGen. Cirilito E. Sobejana, AFP |
Insignia | |
Unit Patch | Western Mindanao Command Emblem |
Military unit
The Western Mindanao Command (abbrv. as WESTMINCOM) is the Armed Forces of the Philippines' unified command in charge of the Zamboanga Peninsula, Northern Mindanao, and the BARMM. It is responsible for the defense of these areas against external aggression, as well as combating terrorism and insurgency. It is also one of the government organizations advocating the "Culture of Peace" in Mindanao.
Organization
The following are the units that are under the Western Mindanao Command.
- 1st Infantry (TABAK) Division, PA
- 6th Infantry Division, PA
- 11th Infantry (Alakdan) Division, PA
- 2nd Scout Ranger Battalion, PA
- 1st Light Reaction Battalion, PA
- 3rd Air Division, PAF
- Naval Forces Western Mindanao, PN
Operations
- Anti-guerrilla operations against the New People's Army.
- Anti-terrorist operations against the Abu Sayyaf operating in their AOR.
- Anti-terrorist operations against Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant in the Battle of Marawi.
Lineage of Commander
- LtGen. Eugenio V. Cedo, AFP – (28 August 2006 – 05 September 2007)
- LtGen. Nelson N. Allaga, AFP – (05 September 2007 – 16 July 2009)
- LtGen. Benjamin M. Dolorfino, AFP – (16 July 2009 – 10 November 2010)
- LtGen. Raymundo B. Ferrer, AFP – (10 November 2010 – 22 January 2012)
- LtGen. Noel A. Coballes, AFP – (22 January 2012 - 22 October 2012)
- LtGen. Rey C. Ardo, AFP – (22 October 2012 – 08 November 2013)
- LtGen. Rustico O. Guerrero, AFP – (08 November 2013 – 24 November 2015)
- LtGen. Mayoralgo M. Dela Cruz, AFP – (24 November 2015 – 17 January 2017)
- LtGen. Carlito G. Galvez Jr., AFP – (17 January 2017 – 18 May 2018)
- LtGen. Arnel B. Dela Vega, AFP – (18 May 2018 – 28 June 2019)
- LtGen. Cirilito E. Sobejana, AFP – (28 June 2019 – 18 August 2020)
- LtGen. Corleto S. Vinluan Jr., AFP – (18 August 2020 – 24 August 2021)
- MGen. Generoso M. Ponio, PA – (24 August 2021 – 23 September 2021) (acting)
- LtGen. Alfredo V. Rosario Jr., AFP – (23 September 2021 – 04 October 2022) [2]
- BGen. Arturo G. Rojas, PN(M) – (04 October 2022 – 20 January 2023) (acting)
- LtGen. Roy M. Galido, AFP – (20 January 2023 - 26 August 2023)
- MGen.Steve D Crespillo, PA - (26 August 2023 - 3 November 2023)
- Lt.Gen. William Gonzales - (3 November - Present)[3]
Gallery
References
- AFP GO# 1035 Section II
- Philippine Army: The First 100 Years
- Military Science 21 ROTC Manual, NCR RCDG, ARESCOM
External links
- Official Site of the AFP
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- Drug abuse
- Gun cultures
- Poverty
- Racism
- Piracy
- Jabidah massacre (1968)
- Manili massacre (1971)
- Tacub massacre (1971)
- Palimbang massacre (1974)
Pro-autonomy or independence |
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Islamists |
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Islamists |
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- Battle off Mukah (1862)
- Battle of Jolo (1974)
- Patikul massacre (1977)
- Pata Island massacre (1981)
- Ipil massacre (1995)
- Philippine campaign against the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and the Battle of Camp Abubakar (2000)
- Misuari rebellion (2001)
- Operation Enduring Freedom – Philippines (2002–2015)
- Basilan beheading incident (2007)
- Cotabato conflict (2008)
- Lahad Datu standoff (2013)
- Zamboanga City crisis (2013)
- Operation Darkhorse (2014)
- Battle of Basilan (2014)
- Mamasapano clash (2015)
- Battle of Tipo-Tipo (2016)
- Butig clashes (2016)
- Bohol clashes (2017)
- Siege of Marawi (2017)
- Ungkaya Pukan clash (2022)
civilians
- Lahad Datu ambush (1985)
- Ozamiz Ferry Bombing (2000)
- Sipadan kidnappings (2000)
- Rizal Day bombings (2000)
- Dos Palmas kidnappings (2000–2001)
- Siege of Lamitan (2001)
- Zamboanga City bombings (2002)
- SuperFerry 14 bombing (2004)
- Central Mindanao bombings (2006)
- Mindanao bombings (2009)
- Maguindanao massacre (2009)
- Bukidnon bus bombing (2014)
- Davao City bombing (2016)
- Jolo Cathedral bombings (2019)
- Jolo bombings (2020)
- Datu Paglas market occupation (2021)
- Mindanao State University bombing (2023)
- 1976 Tripoli Agreement (MNLF)
- 1987 Jeddah Accord (MNLF)
- 1996 Final Peace Agreement (MNLF)
- 2012 Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro (MILF)
- 2014 Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (MILF)
and peace monitoring
6°55′4.52″N 122°2′28.16″E / 6.9179222°N 122.0411556°E / 6.9179222; 122.0411556