Western Mindanao Command
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| 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 |
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
[edit]The following are the units that are under the Western Mindanao Command.
- 3rd Air Division, PAF
- Naval Forces Western Mindanao, PN
Operations
[edit]- 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
[edit]- 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
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References
[edit]- ^ Cabrera, Ferdinandh B. (4 November 2023). "New WestMinCom commander vows support to Marcos peace agenda". OPAPRU.
- ^ "Duterte names new chiefs for AFP Visayas, Western Mindanao". 15 September 2021.
- ^ "New WestMinCom commander vows support to Marcos peace agenda – PeaceGovPH".
- AFP GO# 1035 Section II
- Philippine Army: The First 100 Years
- Military Science 21 ROTC Manual, NCR RCDG, ARESCOM
External links
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