Special Operations Command (Philippines)
The Special Operations Command of the Philippine Army is the Command that is responsible for planning conducting and supporting special operations for the Philippine Army. Currently, units under SOCOM are the Special Forces Regiment (Airborne), First Scout Ranger Regiment and the Light Reaction Battalion.
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